Job description
Hybrid working - 2 days Buckinghamshire office, 3 from home - A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Event Manager to join this leading agency in a pivotal role – managing the delivery of a range of events across the globe!
• Excellent benefits
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Yearly company bonus
• Extensive personal development opportunities
• Sabbatical opportunities
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 they continue 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 commitment to looking after and developing their staff, an excellent benefits package and a great working environment, there has never been a better time for a Senior Event Manager to join this incredible agency!
The Role
Due to increased business from both existing and new clients there is now the need for an experienced Senior Event Manager to come on board and take the lead on a range of events across the year! A broad role responsibilities include:
• Managing varied events from briefing stage through to onsite delivery
• Briefing and working with internal teams including production, creative & delegate registration
• Venue and supplier management and negotiation
• Budget management and reconciliation
• Overseeing project scheduling, timelines and deadlines
• Driving event delivery onsite both in the UK and internationally
• Managing and mentoring more junior members on a project basis
• Onsite management, including managing freelancers and suppliers
The Candidate
Candidatesmust have a solid and proven background of end to end event delivery (through to budget reconciliation), ideally gained from working within an event agency setting, although other backgrounds may be considered. Strong venue and supplier management skills are essential, as it the ability to work closely with internal teams to ensure delivery. Senior Event Managers who have had exposure to working on large scale events (including conferences and incentives) would be preferred. To be considered for this Senior Event Manager candidates must be open to UK and international travel.
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 live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.
As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Vacancy Ref: LGK15409