Event Planner

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has more than 6,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities.
The Events Planner manages and supports delivery of internal training and firm events working closely with the OW Learning and Development Team. This role joins a global team, reporting into the Events Manager – UK and is responsible for the coordination, production and delivery of these events which align with the function’s strategy for learning and development.

Plans, develops and manages execution of internal in-person training events and firm events
Work closely with Event Operations Manager for venue and event vendor sourcing from brief through to contract negotiations
Coordinate event logistics including agenda, travel, invitation and registration, F&B and relevant event materials in collaboration with wider teams such as L&D, IT, Design and BCD Travel
Manage event budgets and cost reconciliation
Manage all aspects of Cvent registration including website creation, registration management, event mailbox and reporting
Build and manage Event App as required for large training programs
Manage department led projects shaping guidelines and best practice sharing

Minimum of 3+ years of event planning experience required
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Highly self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work effectively and guide senior executives and stakeholders on event recommendations
Prioritizes workload and project deliverables, is accountable for quality work and delivers impactful results
Risk mindful and takes pre-emptive measures to avoid issues
An individual known to exhibit enthusiasm, integrity and willingness to help whenever necessary
Travel as projects require

Advanced proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Experience with meeting management software and virtual tools such as Cvent, Zoom, Qualtrics, PollEverwhere.

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