Event Executive in England

This role is based in our 240, London Blackfriars office. The Event Executive reports to the Event Manager. As part of the Event Management team, their overarching role is to support the delivery of events and event-related features and products, for the Seatrade Maritime and IMHX brands.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the development of the Seatrade Maritime and IMHX brand.
• Help design the overall event experience, ensuring a high level of delivery in support of the event's strategy and customer needs.
• Support the Event Manager with delivery of event-related features and products.
• Continue to develop and improve the customer experience at each event.
• Maintain relationships with key local stakeholders and partners.
• Liaise with the Sales, Marketing, Content and Operations teams to ensure all elements of the event are in alignment to create successful events.
• Take part in regular updates with teams working on the event to ensure they are aware of common queries, issues or comments.
• Assist with administrative activities including scheduling meetings, preparing reports and presentations.
• Assistance with post-event reporting and analysis.
• Assistance on updating sections of the Event P&L.
• Develop an understanding of the maritime market.
• In coordination with content team, liaise with speakers to ensure onboarding information is supplied and relevant information is gathered. This includes onsite speaker and conference production support.
• In coordination with sales and event management teams, liaise with sponsors to coordinate their deliverables.
• Work closely with digital delivery team to ensure the correct information is provided and/or uploaded to the event app.
• Support the project management of in-house/partner events and conferences which are held in 240 Blackfriars office.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Employ the highest standards of practice to deliver optimum results at all times.
• Comply with Informa's Sustainability Policy, and actively contribute to Informa's commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in events, exhibition or conferences preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English with proven skills in written communication.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to multi-task across time-sensitive projects.
• Confident team player with a creative and innovative approach.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work with multiple colleagues in other global regions.
• Customer focused.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proactive problem-solving. Focused on providing solutions.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and affinity with CRM systems.
• Ability and flexibility to travel globally for events as and when required.

Additional Information:

We offer: Why work at Informa? Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritise promotions internally. Our benefits include:

• Tailored development opportunities and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn.
• Balance time in the office with time working remotely, feeling fully supported wherever you are.
• 25 days annual leave, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday.
• The chance to work from (almost) anywhere across the globe, four weeks a year.
• Competitive and rewarding benefits, tailored to each of our regions.
• Work with high quality specialist products.
• Bright and friendly staff who are all "experts' experts" and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration.
• The chance to become an Informa shareholder, with extra rewards just for colleagues.
• Regular social events and networking opportunities.

To find out more please click our page. We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need. We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.