Strategic Events Lead — Client-Facing & Hybrid

Imagination; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative event management company in Coventry seeks an Event Manager to support logistics projects, including proposals, delivery, and budgets. This role entails building client relationships and executing high-profile events. Candidates should have previous experience in events, strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage large budgets. The company offers numerous perks, including private medical insurance and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Discretionary Annual Bonus

25 days annual leave

Hybrid Working

Wellness webinars

Qualifications

• Previous experience in events, exhibition, and travel ideally within an agency environment.
• Good interpersonal, presentation, relationship building, and negotiation skills.
• Experience and ability to manage large scale budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support event execution on-site and third-party management.
• Liaising directly with clients and suppliers to negotiate timelines and rates.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Event management experience

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Negotiation skills

Job description

A creative event management company in Coventry seeks an Event Manager to support logistics projects, including proposals, delivery, and budgets. This role entails building client relationships and executing high-profile events. Candidates should have previous experience in events, strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage large budgets. The company offers numerous perks, including private medical insurance and hybrid working options.