Senior Event Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Events Manager to join an Agency specialising in high end private events and corporate work. The Agency enjoys an unequalled reputation for the planning and execution of some of the most exciting and imaginative events that have taken place over the past three decades. Working as part of a small team, you will have full involvement in events from proposal to delivery, from full logistics, client and supplier management, to production agency liaison, this role will give you the opportunity to work on luxury creative events.

The role is a full-time contract post to cover for the current Senior Events Manager who will be taking maternity leave for a year in May.

Candidate requirements

• An enthusiastic, organised, creative and passionate person - extremely confident and personable.
• Extensive experience in Events Management from an agency perspective
• Confidence with clients and in challenging situations
• Professional manner and can represent themselves in the business environment
• Good knowledge of venues within London
• Extensive knowledge of the entertainment industry
• Proven negotiating skills when dealing with suppliers and contracts
• Systems Experience in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and social media sites
• Polite and engaging telephone manner

Desirable Skills

• Proactive approach to business development
• Marketing knowledge