At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting events from start to finish, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at DRPG, known for its inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in various locations across the UK and abroad, embracing flexibility.
- Why this job: Make your mark by managing impactful events and collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in event management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- Owning the beginning, middle and end of every project – from planning through to on-site delivery
- Interpreting client requirements accurately, influencing where appropriate and producing full event response proposals in collaboration with other internal departments
- Managing multiple events simultaneously
- Being commercially aware throughout the project (owning the budget)
- Ensuring that post-event activity receives as much attention as the other stages of the project to support future event activity and facilitate continuous improvement
- Owning all health and safety processes, ensuring they are always completed and adhered to
- Clearly communicating with all stakeholders, internal and external, throughout the project
Qualifications
- At least three years of experience in an Event Management role
- Strong credible leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Thorough and organised approach – able to prioritise effectively own workload and administration
- Experience running logistically challenging events
- First-class operational delivery across a varied portfolio of projects
- Excellent rapport-building, active listening and communication skills, supported by proven relationships internally and externally
- Top-notch delegate and crew logistics management
- A real passion for operational and financial efficiency
- Experience leading, directing or coordinating teams through event management
- Knowledge of production elements including technical, design, print, video, multi-media and presentation
- Experience in delegate management, including online registration
- A full UK driving licence
- Good computer literacy skills (particularly working across the various Microsoft Office packages)
Equal Opportunity
DRPG is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best. If you’re excited about this role, we would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
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Events Project Manager in Kidderminster employer: DRP Group
At DRPG, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. Based in Hartlebury, our team enjoys a supportive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside the chance to work on diverse and exciting projects both locally and internationally. We are committed to inclusivity and diversity, ensuring every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.
