Event Manager

Airport Placements; Playden; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company is seeking an experienced Event Manager to join their team in Playden, England. You will be responsible for planning and executing various events, managing projects, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in a similar role and possesses strong project management skills. This position offers a salary of £38,000 - £40,000, flexible working options, and opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Performance related team bonuses

Access to a personal 24/7 support programme

Annual leave entitlement increased by one day for each year of service

Opportunities for travel while working

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the events industry, working in a similar role.
• Able to manage complex events in-person, virtually, or as hybrid.
• Flexibility to meet business and client needs, including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute a wide range of events from conferences to cultural experiences.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, managing their requirements.
• Financial and budgeting responsibility across multiple currencies.

Skills

Project management skills

Fluency in Spanish or French

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Event Manager
Job Type: Permanent/Full time - Hybrid/flexible working available after probationary period (six months)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours a week, core hours between 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

We are really excited to be supporting a wonderful event management company in their search for a Event Manager to join their team. You will be joining a vibrant team that all share the same values and passion for offering outstanding service to their clients.

Job Purpose

As a Event Manager you will be responsible for planning, organising, and executing a wide range of events from conferences, annual kick-off, dinners, networking events and cultural experiences.

Duties

• Managing projects from start to finish through the full event life cycle
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, liaising on every aspect of the event
• Financial and budgeting responsibility, often in multiple currencies
• Creating the event concept in line with the client's objectives
• Negotiations with the hotels, venues, and other suppliers
• Managing and supporting internal and external team members collaborating on the project
• Delivering events on site
• Reporting and analytics

What we\'re looking for

• At least 3 year\'s experience in the events industry, working in a similar role
• Able to manage complex events in-person, virtually or as a hybrid
• Strong project management skills
• Flexibility - You will need to be flexible to suit the needs of the business and their clients and this role will involve international travel so you must be prepared to stay away from home as and when required.
• A real problem solver with a proactive approach to their work
• Fluency in Spanish or French would be amazing but it is not a must
• Ideally, you will be located within a one-hour commute of Rye, East Sussex.

Benefits

• Salary £38K - £40K per annum (depending on previous experience)
• Performance related team bonuses
• Access to a personal 24/7 support programme scheme
• Flexible/Hybrid working
• Annual leave entitlement increased by one day per each year of service
• Encouragement to influence the company\'s future and success with your suggestions and ideas
• Opportunity to travel to some amazing places/travel the world whilst working

Application notes

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