Senior Event Manager

Are you a seasoned event professional with a passion for bringing complex visions to life? Do you thrive on delivering exceptional incentive programs and corporate conferences that leave a lasting impact? On behalf of our esteemed client, a dynamic and rapidly growing creative events agency, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their team and shape extraordinary experiences for leading corporate clients.

What’s Different About This Role?

This isn’t just another project management role; it’s an unparalleled opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative event design and execution with our client. They offer a highly supportive environment where you’ll tackle a diverse portfolio of projects, from intimate incentives to large-scale international conferences, with genuine autonomy and significant impact. You’ll also have the unique chance to travel on FAM trips to discover global venues and go onsite to some of the world’s most beautiful and intriguing destinations.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5-8 years of proven experience in project management within an event agency, specifically focusing on incentive or corporate events.
• A track record of successfully managing complex projects from initial concept through to flawless completion.
• Exceptional skills in building and nurturing strong client and supplier relationships.
• The ability to develop compelling proposals and translate client briefs into outstanding creative solutions.
• Strong command of budget management, negotiation, and invoicing.
• A proactive, positive, and accountable approach to your work, always striving for excellence.
• Confidence in using and staying current with event technology and office applications.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of complex incentive events and corporate conferences for their diverse corporate clientele.
• Develop comprehensive and creative proposals that articulate clear event concepts and value propositions.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, acting as their primary point of contact and confidently managing their expectations.
• Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with a wide range of suppliers and vendors.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless project execution.
• Be willing to travel for events and FAM trips as required.

Why You’ll Love It:

Our client fosters an environment where their team genuinely enjoys what they do, promoting creativity and positivity. They actively encourage professional development, offering opportunities to expand your knowledge and travel to incredible destinations. This role promises variety, innovation, and the immense satisfaction of delivering truly exceptional events where every detail is meticulously planned. You’ll be empowered to take pride in your work, seeing it as a reflection of both your capabilities and the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence. Our client offers a flexible working arrangement, requiring three days in their Southwick office with the option for five days if needed.

The Ideal Fit:

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic, professional, and passionate individual with a growth mindset and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. You’re a creative thinker and a natural leader who thrives in a collaborative team environment. You possess strong communication and negotiation skills, coupled with excellent organization and accountability. If you’re driven to achieve and contribute to business growth, and you see this opportunity as more than just a job, our client believes you’ll fit right in.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and let’s chat about how this opportunity with my client could be the perfect fit for you!