LGK17905

9 month contract

Unique chance for a talented Events Manager / Senior Events Manager to join a global agency and deliver a broad range of events!

THE COMPANY

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global medical communications agency which delivers a full range of medical and scientific communications services tailored to their pharmaceutical industry clients' needs. The events team have expertise in running a wide variety of events, including congress attendance, symposia, advisory boards, investigator meetings, stand-alone meetings, roadshows and launches events! As one of the world's leading groups of healthcare communication companies and with a deep understanding of their clients business they are committed to delivering flawless events across the globe!

With ambitious growth plans and a supportive team environment there has never been a better time to join this leading agency!

THE ROLE

Now with a strong focus on the delivery of virtual events they are looking for either an Event or Senior Event Manager to come on board on an initial contract basis as a maternity cover to be hands on in the delivery of their events calendar. Working alongside an internal team this is a broad role with responsibilities including:

* End to end management of virtual (and hybrid) events
* Client management and liaison
* Pre event planning including venue sourcing
* Venue liaison including meeting room and accommodation requirements, catering provisions and AV requirements
* Understanding virtual platforms and their functionalities and being able to advise on these in line with clients' needs
* Be the primary onsite contact for client, HCPs and third-party suppliers
* Managing virtual platform companies and suppliers including negotiating on costs
* Working with suppliers on technical elements and the delivery of live and virtual events
* Manage communications with attendees from invitations through reconciliation.
* Speaker and presenter liaison and management
* Content management including ensuring functionality and design and uploading content
* Onsite management of live events and online facilitation of virtual events
* Budget management

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate should have a strong delivery background and proven capabilities in delivering a wide range of events from concept through to delivery. Candidates must have experience with virtual / hybrid events and be comfortable with technology including software platforms. Specific experience with platforms including Cvent, Zoom, WebEx, Teams and Vmix, Mural and Slido would be preferred. Any exposure to working on events in the healthcare / pharmaceutical market (including advisory boards, preceptorships, congresses or satellite symposia) would be an added benefit but is not essential for the role.

In return you will get the chance to join an ambitious group of like-minded individuals focused on excellence and innovation.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. 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.