Full job description Event Manager - Events
£36,000 - £42,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Hybrid Working
London
Global industry leader in b2b events business seeks a highly talented Event Operations Manager to take full ownership of a number of leading b2b events.
The Event Manager will be an experienced professional responsible for the full end-to-end delivery of up to 5 b2b conferences a year – these range in size from 300- 1000. On the larger events additional team members will be supporting too.
Responsibilities
Role Responsibilities: Event Operations Manager
*Managing end-to-end delivery of allocated events of varying size, format, and complexity across a range of geographies.
*Working with sales team to create packages that are innovative and profitable, identifying fixed vs variable costs and securing appropriate margins and delivery on ROI.
*Working with the procured suppliers to significantly improve the experience for their commercial clients and attendees at the events.
*Creation and implementation of event signage and other collateral and materials.
*Organise staffing plans and requirements for each event to include task allocation, travel and accommodation booking.
*Designing and managing floor plans and space requirements for each event.
*Executing event delivery - with end-to-end accountability for operational management of all events including customer journeys and onsite experience.
*Responsible for risk and compliance at events - ensure security plans are adhered to and that each event has a full risk assessment.
*Manage events onsite including running briefings and management of onsite staff and vendors.
*Budgetary Management
Qualifications
*Proven track record in the successful strategic, operational, and financial planning and delivery of b2b conferences / expo’s of varying size - circa 1-3 years
Required Skills
Profile Required: Event Operations Manager
*Strong negotiation and contracting skills with venues and suppliers.
*White glove experience for clients and customers implementation.
*Proactive and takes initiative by being able to identify problems, research and evaluate options creatively and innovatively.
*Proven experience in managing compliance and roll out risk policies and documentation affecting international events and awards.
*Budgetary Experience
*Experience running events internationally
*Confident decision-making thought leadership and a focus on finding solutions and achieving results by taking accountability and ownership of decisions made.
*Experience of using table planning/ floor planning software
Preferred Skills
*Experience running events internationally
*Experience of using table planning/ floor planning software
Pay range and compensation package
*£36,000 - £42,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits