SENIOR EVENT PROJECT MANAGER/PROJECT DIRECTOR - AGENCY
BERKSHIRE/KENT
£NEGOTIABLE

CW17479

We are looking for a Senior Event Project Manager and/or Project Director to join a full-service events agency where you will manage your own portfolio of events!

THE COMPANY

This growing events agency offers services including full events management for a high profile corporate client base. A chance to work for a well-established agency who has won a host of awards, have a fantastic reputation and deliver high end events on a global scale!

With a truly diverse portfolio they manage and deliver projects including conferences, sales meetings, gala dinners, product launches and incentives for an impressive client base predominately within the pharmaceutical sector. Working on smaller projects through to large-scale and complex events across the world they are now looking for a Senior Project Manager and/or Project Director to join their dynamic team.

You will be given the chance to lead on events and work within a supportive environment as part of a close-knit, friendly and sociable team!

THE ROLE

Due to continued success this thriving events agency are now looking for an ambitious Senior Project Manager and/or Project Director to join their talented team. You will be responsible for managing key client relationships and will take ownership for events from brief through to delivery in addition to supporting junior members of the team.

This is a fast-paced agency where you will work across a wide range of events on an international basis therefore the role will require travel.

Your key responsibilities will include;

* Building and developing relationships with clients and stakeholders
* Seeking new business opportunities where possible
* Holding full responsibility for events from brief through to on-site management
* Taking briefs directly from clients to understand their needs
* Putting together proposals
* Supporting on pitch presentations
* Collaborating with internal creative and production teams
* Liaising with external suppliers
* Sourcing venues (UK and overseas)
* Managing delegate registration and liaison
* Booking travel, accommodation and other event logistics
* Managing and reporting on budgets
* Delegating tasks and mentoring junior team members
* Managing events on-site (internationally)

THE CANDIDATE

To be considered for this role we are looking for candidates with experience delivering events from brief through to delivery whilst managing client relationships. The ability to motivate a team and mentor junior staff members is essential. Agency and pharmaceutical sector experience would be beneficial however we will consider candidates agency experience from varying sectors and experience managing health care events on a large scale from a client side background or association.

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