CONGRESS DIRECTOR

Posted 28 December 2016
SalaryNegotiable
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference15129/002
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

GB15129

Your chance to lead a talented team across international projects!

THE COMPANY

With a client base that stretches across the globe, this agency offer a full spectrum of in-house services including creative, production and logistics. They are recognised across the globe for delivering flawless events and as such have established an enviable client base.

Whilst working with a full list of blue chip clients, healthcare is hugely important in their portfolio. They work with some of the top pharmaceutical companies, delivering projects such as congresses, publications, stand design, 3D interactive screens and models, app development and much more!

Due to continued growth a position has arisen for a Congress Director to join and lead their passionate team. You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery across multiple congress events throughout the year for some of their high profile clients.

THE ROLE

Joining a close knit team, you will be responsible for the ensuring operational excellence of multiple congresses with responsibilities including but not limited to:

  • Client management

  • Ensuring quality and compliance on all events

  • Liaising and coordinating with internal teams

  • Create strategic development across the department

  • Line management

  • Stakeholder management

  • Budget management and reconciliation

  • On-site management

THE CANDIDATES

Candidates must have experience of managing congresses within the healthcare sector, preferably within an agency environment. A proven background of line managing a skilled team is essentially as is ensuring growth across key accounts. As you will have overall responsibility for the operational success of the department, candidates must be commercially aware and highly organised.

In return for your commitment the client offers an opportunity to join an exciting, dynamic and growing company, with the chance to develop and grow your career whilst working on some unique live events for fantastic clients.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across marketing, creative and events.

If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.