SENIOR EVENT MANAGER - GLOBAL AGENCY

Posted 06 April 2017
SalaryEXCELLENT BENS
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference15377/001_1491477988
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

SENIOR EVENT MANAGER - GLOBAL EVENTS AGENCY
MIDLANDS - some flexiblity for home working
£Competitive + excellent bens

NJ15377

A Senior Event Manager opportunity not to be missed - work for one of the best in the business for career development and global large scale events!

THE COMPANY

With a pedigree in delivering a host of large scale events on a truly global scale, this is the agency to work for! Their client base is the who's who of healthcare clients and they touch all areas of the events spectrum from small meetings to ad boards to global congresses and everything in between. Due to some exciting and on-going growth they are now seeking to grow the team with a Senior Event Manager with a strong grounding in production heavy live events.

THE ROLE

This really exciting new role as a Senior Event Manager is a rare opportunity to join one of their most high profile teams, working for a range of clients on global event delivery. The events are predominantly in the healthcare sector but could include others and it will involve working alongside freelancers and suppliers as the pivotal point of the large scale projects. This is leading the bulk of the agency's live events with a production element and an understanding of live event production is critical.

Events are ranging in size but will typically involve conferences, launch events, congress attendance and stand alone meetings up to 1000 pax in Europe and USA.

The range of duties will include:

* Taking and interrogating the brief
* Overseeing the venue find process
* Contracting venues and negotiating rates
* Budget management and reconciliation up to £1m
* Managing 3rd party suppliers including production and AV
* Working with scrip writers and show callers
* Liaising with freelance support
* Client management including regular project updates
* On-site lead on events, regular travel
* Post event de-brief with client

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have agency experience and be able to delivery complex large scale events ideally with some exposure to the pharma sector. Experience of managing production elements, suppliers and freelancers as well as a confident client manner are essential for this role as is the ability to deliver projects from concept to completion.

This agency can propel your career to the next level - to find out more apply today!