At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage events from concept to delivery, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Centellic, a global tech-driven information service provider.
- Benefits: Enjoy perks like private healthcare, generous parental leave, and a wellbeing allowance.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for growth and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make an impact by delivering first-class B2B events and conferences.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years of experience in event management and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 31950 - 39050 £ per year.
This is a maternity cover position, this role will require you to be responsible for your allocated events from concept through to delivery.
Department: Commercial
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: London
Reporting To: Erika Larsson Fowler
Key Responsibilities:
- Research suitable conference and social event venues
- Negotiate and contract venues for conferences, dinners, drinks receptions and awards ceremonies, including signing off your own contracts for dinners
- Produce and file important documentation pertaining to each event including (but not limited to) timelines, contracts, travel plans, checklists and supplier’s details
- Determine and keep an accurate record of event spend on each of our events
- Liaise with external contractors and sponsors
- Negotiate and execute partner agreements and venue contracts
- Demonstrate effective communication with sales, editorial, sponsorship, production and other Centellic departments
- Take responsibility for handling issues and troubleshooting any problems, both from the office and onsite
- Assist and mentor more junior members of the team
- Conduct pre and post event evaluations with team members and report on findings
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:
- Highly organised, and an ability to work to tight targets and deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to build rapport
- Ability to communicate effectively with C-level audience
- At least 2-3 years’ experience and proven track record of managing and delivering first class paid delegate B2B events and conferences
Benefits:
- Start Of Employment: Eye care, Employee Assistance Programme, A day off for your birthday
- After 3 Months Employment: Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)
- After 4 Months Employment: Life assurance
- After Probation: Cycle to work scheme, Season ticket loan, £350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym memberships or fitness classes, Puregym access, Perks at work platform access
- After 1 Year Service: Private healthcare
- Additional Perks: Company socials, Access to Employee Affinity Networks, Mentoring scheme, Volunteering Day, Mortgage Advice, Work from anywhere (2 weeks), Generous parental leave
We are committed to making our organisation an inclusive, respectful & engaging place to work with a culture shaped by our core values that promote equality, collaboration & respect in everything we do. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, meaning we are committed to being inclusive and accessible, which starts with our application and recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments to be made, please let us know as part of our application page.
At Centellic, we believe in the power of growth and the importance of nurturing talent. We have learned that building the right team delivers extraordinary results. Our fast-paced journey to becoming a global technology-driven information service provider has been built upon the values we hold close: rewarding excellence, providing meaningful work on our leading brands, and fostering an inclusive environment that is diverse, connected, and supportive. By doing this, we have grown together and achieved global success. Join us and be a part of a journey where your contributions are valued, your impact is significant, and your growth is our priority.
Senior Event Operations Executive - Maternity Cover employer: Centellic
Centellic is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, offering a collaborative work culture where B2B sales professionals can thrive. With a generous pension scheme and various perks, employees are supported in their career development while working with leading IP brands in a dynamic environment. Located in a vibrant area, Centellic provides the perfect backdrop for building strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
