Event Manager

Posted 08 September 2023
Salary£30000 - £32000 per annum
LocationLondon
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
ReferenceLKS-10676
Contact NameLaura Sidhu

Job description

London based or fully remote - An established travel management company in the heart of London are expanding their team – this is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly forward-thinking business!

 

THE COMPANY

 

This fantastic company is an industry leader, having been consistently growing its services, client base and reputation for over 20 years and now employing close to 500 people. They offer a wide range of services including event management, business and group travel, venue finding and event technology across a broad client base with a heavy leaning towards professional services.

 

Events can range from a VIP meeting in London for 50 delegates, to a high-end meeting for 300 or a partner conference for up to 2,000 across the globe!  There is now an exciting opportunity to join their team within an Event Manager position.

 

THE ROLE

 

As Event Manager, you will be responsible for managing smaller events from brief to delivery whilst supporting on certain elements for larger more complex projects. Responsibilities include:

 

•          Managing the client relationship for your owned events / accounts

•          Taking a brief and managing event planning through to delivery and feedback

•          Preparing client facing proposals

•          Managing deadlines through to ensure successful delivery

•          Liaising with internal teams including venue find and travel

•          Organising all event logistics

•          Managing the delegate registration process

•          Working with suppliers such as venues, DMCs and AV suppliers

•          Holding financial accountability through budget management

 

THE CANDIDATE

 

We are looking for candidates who have existing event planning experience within the corporate sector. You will have managed some of your own projects and be able to provide seamless support to senior members of the team on larger events. Candidates from a travel management company or event agency would be considered as preferable.

 

In return, you will have the opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded events agency, with fantastic progression, a highly supportive and social culture, hybrid or fully remote working, and excellent benefits.

 

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.

 

Vacancy reference: LKS10676