SENIOR EVENT MANAGER - AGENCY

Posted 05 September 2019
SalaryNegotiable
Location
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference17090/001_1567656016
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

SENIOR EVENT MANAGER - AGENCY
LEICESTER
£DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE + EXCELLENT BENEFITS

MBO17090

This is a unique opportunity to take on a senior role in this thriving agency and get involved in a range of UK and international events!

THE COMPANY

Working with a broad base of established clients this agency prides itself on exceptional delivery and repeat business. Providing full event management they produce a wide range of events including conferences, press launches, awards ceremonies and incentive programmes both in the UK and internationally. Working across multiple sectors, with strengths in the automotive industry their work includes large scale events with budgets of up to £1M for around 2000 delegates.

Renowned for their "close knit" team culture, you are sure to be joining an agency where everyone works together and are rewarded for their hard work and commitment.

This is an incredible opportunity to take your career to the next level, working with some of the best in the business on some high profile events for premium clients. With wonderful offices and a supportive team environment this is an opportunity not to be missed!

THE ROLE

Due to an increase in business both from existing accounts and additional wins they are now looking for a Senior Event Manager to come on board and take the lead on a range of events across the year.

Responsibilities include:

Taking and interpreting briefs
Creating, planning and delivering live events across the year
Proposal creation and pitch
Full logistics including delegate management
Liaising with internal teams
Supplier management and negotiation to ensure the profitability of events
Negotiating costs ensuring they are in line with budgets
Multi-currency budget management and reconciliation
Onsite management
Development and support of junior members

THE CANDIDATE

Candidates must come from an agency background and have proven experience in delivering a broad range of events from end to end, with particular strengths in budget management and reconciliation. Candidates must have worked on international events previously and any exposure to working with automotive clients would be an added benefit but is not essential for the role. Strong Event Managers looking to take a step up into the role would also be considered.

If working with a warm and friendly team on some exciting and unique events with lots of opportunity to progress is what you are looking, then this is the role for you!

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. Alternatively, if you know someone who would be perfect for this position why not take advantage of our £350 referral scheme.