An Event Manager is required for a busy and successful event organisation. The Event Manager will be a main point of contact for clients, help provide a full event management service, and attend events in the UK and overseas.
The right person will either have solid event experience or be a graduate with relevant event qualifications and some work experience in the industry. Strong communication and IT skills are essential for the role. The Event Manager will enjoy working in a busy environment with colleagues of all levels and be keen to develop further within the organisation.
The Event Manager will help manage in-person and online events, possess excellent business acumen, strong marketing and PR skills, and be an enthusiastic team player with excellent time management abilities. The role involves working for clients across various sectors. The Event Manager's duties may vary depending on experience.
Responsibilities include:
- Marketing, PR, copywriting, social media, online marketing
- Booking venues and accommodation
- Coordinating stand designs, contractors, caterers, equipment
- Managing registrations for events
- Ensuring compliance with insurance, legal, health, and safety obligations
- Producing venue plans
- Managing budgets
- Coordinating speakers
- Planning room layouts
- Overseeing junior and temporary support staff
- Managing media
- Creating printed and digital materials
- Liaising with clients and designers
- Assisting with workshops and sales efforts
- Providing progress reports
- Handling email correspondence
- Updating websites
- Managing financial transactions
- Coordinating logistics
- Liaising with subcontractors
- Managing security and first aid
- Overseeing event dismantling and venue clearance
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, work well under pressure, be highly involved in events, and play a key role in their success. They should be confident, outgoing, professional, well-presented, a relationship builder, a self-starter with leadership qualities, and motivated to work independently or as part of a team. This is a superb opportunity for a highly ambitious individual eager for career development.
Event Manager in London employer: MAP RECRUITMENT
Join a dynamic and thriving event organisation that values creativity and collaboration, offering an exciting environment for Event Managers to flourish. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities while working alongside passionate colleagues in a fast-paced setting. Our commitment to excellence ensures that you will be part of memorable events both in the UK and internationally, making this an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
