Senior Event Planner

Role overviewThe Senior Meeting Planner will be responsible for developing, prioritising, and managing all aspects of event and conference planning, including on-site execution. This role also involves coordinating inclusion-related events across the London, European, and Asia Pacific offices.Key responsibilitiesAssists in the development, organisation, and execution of logistics for firmwide events, meetings, and conferences of all sizes.Coordinates catering services, menus, room setups, audio visual, and transportation as needed.Researches, analyses, and monitors financial, technological, and demographic factors to maximise value across all programs.Establishes and maintains relationships with hotels and venues relevant to each project or event.Determines appropriate responses to challenges, and manages on-site execution of projects or programmes.Assists in the creation in internal and external meeting materials.Provides ongoing project status updates to the Director.Forecasts and projects budget cost analyses for programmes and events as assigned by the Director.Researches hotels, restaurants, and external venues for presentation to various partner committees.Candidate profileThe following candidate attributes are essential for this position:Bachelor\’s degree and a minimum of four years’ experience in meeting/event planningProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel) and Adobe PhotoshopIn addition, the following skills are desirable:Excellent organisational skills and attention to detailCertified Meeting Planner (CMP) experienceStrong judgement and interpersonal communication skillsWell-developed analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work harmoniously and effectively within a teamSelf-starter with a strong sense of ownership and commitmentProven ability to exercise confidentiality and discretionHigh level of accuracy in proofreading