Role spec: Events Manager,


The role holder will be responsible for delivering customer events that support two strategic programmes – Small Business Growth Programme and the Women’s Business Growth Initiative.


Each programme involves a number of customer facing events and partnerships. The events manger is responsible for creating and delivering these events, working closely with stakeholders to ensure each event is delivered to a high standard, is engaging and creates a platform for attendees to connect, learn and be inspired.


In this role you will be:


*Managing the full end to end process of creating and delivering proprietary and 3rd party events
*Defining objectives, targets and evaluating success criteria
*Researching, managing and developing sponsorship and events activities that drive maximum value and return on investment to the brand and the business
*Effective briefing and coordination of all planned communication surrounding events activities including social media and digital communications
*Working proactively with stakeholders at all levels to deliver a first class level of service
*Helping to shape the format and content of all events including creating briefing packs, working with our agencies on scripts and securing speakers


To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:
*B2B event manager with 5 years plus experience in an events role
*Be able to demonstrable experience of managing and delivering proprietary and 3rd party events for a B2B audience
*A customer centric approach and desire to find ways to continually improve the events
*A flexible and adaptable style with experience of developing yourself and others.
*Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences.
*Built effective networks and develops relationships based on mutual trust and encouraging others to do the same.
*A successful track record of delivering complex projects and/or programmes, utilising appropriate techniques and tools to ensure and measure success.