Events Manager - Exhibitions
£40,000 -£45,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Hybrid Working
Global media events business seeks highly talented Events Manager to take full ownership of a number of leading international b2b events, both exhibitions and conferences with lots of scope for international travel. Travel likely to the US, Middle East and Asia.
They are looking to hire a resourceful, enthusiastic and highly organised individual with strong experience with in-person, live b2b conferences and exhibitions.
The Events Manager will manage the end-to-end delivery together of both larger events and a number of smaller events.
Role Responsibilities: Events Manager
*Overseeing conference event delivery - with end to end accountability for operational management of all events including customer journeys and improving onsite experience
*Maximising the profitability, sustainability and quality of each event through effective procurement
*Project managing events and control costs to deliver within budget
*Managing end-to-end delivery of events each year of varying size, format and complexity across a range of geographies
*Responsible for risk and compliance at events - ensure security plans are adhered to and that each event has a full risk assessment (including risks to consider around the return to live events)
*Manage ad-hoc projects, both departmental or event related as directed by the Director, Sales Operations and Senior Operations Manager
Profile Required: Events Manager
*Experience of event management - minimum 2 years + is a must - both smaller and large-scale
*International events experience
*Strong negotiation and contracting skills with venues and suppliers
*Proactive and takes initiative by being able to identify problems, research and evaluate options creatively and innovatively.
*Self-motivator and team player
*Confident decision-making, thought leadership and a focus on finding solutions and achieving results by taking accountability and ownership of decisions made
Company Benefits:
*Flexible hybrid working - 1-2 days in the office
*Summer and Xmas parties
*Discounted vouchers for food and retail outlets
*Laptop and other office equipment provided
*Excellent pension and private healthcare options
*Numerous other company benefits
Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities.
We cover: media, digital media, print, exhibition, event, conference, outdoor and radio sales, in addition to marketing, conference production and editorial jobs.
Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next move.