At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage logistics for international in-person and digital events, ensuring all expectations are met.
- Company: Join FT Live's Event Delivery team, known for delivering world-class events.
- Benefits: Flexibility to travel internationally and work on multiple high-profile events.
- Other info: Role requires multitasking and budgetary control for successful event delivery.
- Why this job: Opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and enhance your event management skills.
- Qualifications: Proven event management experience and excellent communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Requirements
- Proven, successful event management experience is essential
- Confident, able to work with minimum supervision to strict deadlines and remain calm under pressure
- Extremely organised with excellent prioritisation skills - able to multitask and work on multiple events at the same time
- Excellent communication skills and confidence to deal with people at all levels face to face, in writing or over the phone
- Highly numerate
- Able to pick up new skills quickly, especially around tech and digital software
- Flexibility to travel internationally as required
What the job involves
We are looking for an Event Manager to join our Event Delivery team who will manage start to finish logistics for international in person events and digital events. We are looking for an organised and professional candidate that is confident when communicating at all levels with senior internal stakeholders and external clients. The Event Manager will help FT Live to deliver world class in-person and digital / hybrid events and ensure all expectations are met and exceeded.
- Sponsors: ensuring all contracted deliverables are met to the highest standard
- Speakers: providing comprehensive support and management throughout the speaker onboarding process
- Suppliers: sourcing, negotiating and liaising with suppliers
- Budgetary control: maintaining budgets, controlling costs with suppliers and negotiating without compromising quality
- Preparing and maintaining realistic forecasts and budgets and submitting complete and accurate accounts to strict deadlines
- Set-up and steer project meetings with other members of the team to ensure smooth delivery
- Being present and project managing your events onsite or digitally
Event Manager (FT Live) employer: The Financial Times
FT Live is renowned for its high-quality events, offering opportunities for international travel. The team values professionalism and effective communication, ensuring a dynamic work environment focused on excellence.
