Senior Event Project Manager

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

About the role:

We are looking for a Senior Event Manager to join our Strategic Meetings Management team supporting a client dedicated team in the financial investment sector. You will have expertise in end-to-end event delivery in high touch in-person events in both the UK and Overseas. You are at ease guiding your stakeholders, working independently and calling on your wider team to collaborate with as well as mentoring members of the team. You are comfortable in sourcing/negotiating/contracting, budget management (including reconciliation), delegate communication/registration and event planning. You thrive on juggling multiple projects, meeting and exceeding expectations, and get great satisfaction from seeing it all come together onsite!

As a Senior Event Manager, you will:

• Own the end-to-end delivery of event projects assigned to you
• Engage, contract and supervise external suppliers, building and maintaining effective relationships with your vendors/suppliers on behalf of the client
• Consult with stakeholders to gather all requirements to deliver the right event solution to meet their objectives
• Work with the client’s internal events team to organise and deliver face-to-face, virtual and hybrid meetings and events
• Consistently apply and demonstrate our expertise to our clients
• Take financial responsibility for the event budget – from budget preparation to final reconciliation

You’re good at:

• Communication – listening, written and verbal – able to interpret our client’s objectives to be delivered into all aspects of their event
• Instilling confidence in your clients that we are experts in our field
• Proven end-to-end worldwide event delivery experience
• Proven meeting technology and delegate registration knowledge and expertise
• Excellent attention to detail and budgeting management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Reacting, thinking on your feet, offering solutions, and working on multiple projects and timelines at once
• Ability to travel regularly in the UK and Overseas

You might also have:

• Experience delivering events for the financial/media/technology industry
• Experience working in a client corporate environment
• Virtual meeting platform and event mobile app experience
• Event Management degree

You should know:

• Role is UK Hybrid based , with 1 day per week in the client’s London office
• You must have the ability to travel within the UK and Overseas, which may include weekends
• You must have the right to work in the UK

How to apply:

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THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

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