Event Executive in Edinburgh

Home-Based, Flexible working, Aylesbury or Cambridge – with UK Travel required. Salary starting from at least £28,000 (more with experience) + generous bonus (circa 20%).

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Marketing team as an Events Executive. This role supports the planning and delivery of Esri UK's event portfolio, helping to deliver exceptional experiences that engage customers, partners and stakeholders while supporting key business objectives.

Working closely with the Event Manager, you will support the delivery of our three flagship annual conferences alongside a variety of exhibitions, sector events and marketing campaigns throughout the year. You'll take ownership of specific event workstreams, coordinate logistics and ensure every event is delivered to a high standard. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a fast-paced, collaborative events team.

As our Events Executive you will:

• Support the Event Manager in the planning and delivery of three flagship Esri UK conferences each year.
• Take ownership of assigned event workstreams, ensuring activities are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Coordinate event logistics including venues, suppliers, speakers, exhibitors and delegate communications.
• Support sponsor and exhibitor management, ensuring contractual deliverables are fulfilled.
• Work closely with marketing colleagues to support event promotion, attendee engagement and communications.
• Plan and coordinate Esri UK's presence at external exhibitions, conferences and industry events.
• Manage event administration including project plans, timelines, budgets and purchase orders.
• Provide on-site event support, helping to ensure a seamless experience for attendees, speakers and partners.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, venues and external partners.
• Support post-event reporting by gathering feedback, analysing results and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute ideas and best practice to continuously improve Esri UK's events programme.
• Support wider marketing initiatives and business priorities where appropriate.

This would be a great career move if you:

• Have experience supporting the planning and delivery of conferences, exhibitions or corporate events.
• Are highly organised and able to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Have excellent communication skills and enjoy building relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and partners.
• Have strong attention to detail and take pride in delivering high-quality event experiences.
• Are confident coordinating event logistics, suppliers and administration.
• Have experience managing budgets, purchase orders or event expenditure.
• Are proactive, adaptable and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team while taking ownership of your own responsibilities.
• Have experience of B2B events, conferences or exhibitions (desirable).

Why join us? We offer a competitive salary and bonus, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare and flexible working.

• Generous bonus scheme.
• 6% company pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Gym/wellbeing contribution.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Paid volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and support for continual learning and development.

A little more about us… Esri UK uses mapping technology to help our customers solve the world's most complex challenges. Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. We support governments, universities, businesses and charities worldwide to save money, improve society, and protect our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them. Esri UK is a thriving and inclusive workplace. We take pride in our culture and recognise the value our people bring. We believe in creating a balanced and flexible work/life environment and invest in learning and development at all stages of an individual's career. We believe in promoting from within and offer long-term career opportunities in a successful, growing business. Esri UK is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise the importance and value of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and the benefits this brings to both our employees and our customers.

How to apply: Please apply via www.esriuk.com/vacancies with your CV, cover letter and salary expectations. Application Deadline: 2nd August. No agencies please.