Senior Event Manager

Don’t Panic are one of the world’s leading B2B and industry awards organisers who proudly own and deliver 20+ awards annually around the globe. As an agency, we celebrate and reward success not just in house, but across agency, search, digital and tech.

We are a people first agency who rewards ambition and innovative thinking and this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Event Manager to join the Don’t Panic team, delivering events virtually, nationally and globally.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Head of Events, the Senior Event Manager is responsible for taking a lead role in ensuring effective event delivery for both Don’t Panic-owned and client events.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Event Manager to join the Don’t Panic team, managing the end-to-end delivery of our events across an international scale.

Responsibilities Include

• Independently manage internal events and client accounts, leading on all key elements including budgets, venue searching and contracting, supplier sourcing and negotiations and more, through to event delivery.
• Work closely with the Don’t Panic team to define event objectives and create and deliver appropriate event solutions.
• Possess a strong understanding of AV requirements and the ability to showcall independently.
• The preparation of RAMS, event plans and emergency procedures
• Produce effective project plans, briefing documents, presentations and scripts to ensure professional event delivery
• To prepare, lead and manage judging sessions for events.
• To ensure the smooth running of international events and ensure all considerations are met i.e., visa’s, permits, insurance, travel itineraries.
• Assist with the training of junior team members, sharing your knowledge to aid their development and supporting them where required
• Use your advanced knowledge to support with project distribution, event timelines and resourcing
• Assist with management of the trophy shop and AwardSoft platform.

We’re looking for

• 4+ years of relevant experience as an Event Manager, with strong knowledge of delivering awards.
• The ability to multitask across numerous complex projects with varied deadlines, in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent organisational, planning and project management skills.
• The ability to showcall and a good understanding of technical production (AV, lighting, staging) is essential.
• Proven ability to prepare accurate budgets and manage expenditure.
• High level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and Keynote.
• Driving license and access to a car is essential.
• Willingness to travel in the UK and internationally, and flexibility around working hours.
• Experience of working in an agency environment is desirable.
• Experience delivering awards is an essential requirement for this role.

To apply

Send your CV to [emailprotected] for our hiring team to review.

Monday – Friday, 2 days per week in Rawtenstall required