HEAD OF EVENTS - AGENCY

Posted 02 March 2020
SalaryNegotiable
Location
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference17407/001_1583125209
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

LG17407

Career defining opportunity to join a leading agency with multi-award winning international projects, large-scale budgets and an impressive client base.

THE COMPANY

With a solid foundation and a strong pedigree in performance improvement, incentive programmes and global event management, this agency really has it all. With a high international presence, and in-house services including design, delegate management and logistics this agency continues to win new business and work with a variety of blue chip clients. Working across multiple sectors including automotive, financial services and telecommunications to name a few they deliver a broad range of events including incentives, press launches and conferences both across the UK and internationally.

With a solid commitment to looking after and developing their staff, an excellent benefits package and a great working environment, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

THE ROLE

They are now looking for an experienced Head of Events, to come in and drive the business forward. Taking ownership of the internal teams and working closely with the heads of department to ensure delivery and growth this is a broad role with responsibilities including:

* Leading, managing and developing a team
* Contributing to the company growth strategy
* Inputting into proposals and pitching where required
* Overseeing delivery across the board
* Working closely with internal departments
* Ensuring processes and ensuring efficiencies within the team
* Supporting with the acquisition, retention and growth of clients
* Managing internal resource
* Management, selection and negotiation with and external suppliers
* Budget ownership and management, including P&L management

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate must have previous experience of working for either an events or full service agency with a solid understanding of the delivery of events including conferences and international incentives. Candidates must have previous experience of managing and developing a team and operating at a senior level in addition to a strong commercial focus. An operational background would be preferred for this senior level position and candidates must have a solid background in supplier selection, management and negotiation.

In return for your commitment you will be working alongside some of the best in the business and have the opportunity to really develop a successful and rewarding career.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) within the events & experiential and exhibitions industry.

If this position isn't what you're looking for please go to our website for the latest vacancies and to register, or if you know someone who would be perfect for this position why not take advantage of our £350 referral scheme.