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SENIOR EVENT MANAGER - ASSOCIATION

Employer
Live Recruitment
Location
Essex
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
11 Aug 2018

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Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

LG16322





A great opportunity to take on a pivotal role this well established company and take ownership of the events team!



THE COMPANY



This prestigious and well established independent association are leaders in the political field. With a wide reaching membership base spanning 50 countries, and representing institutions and senior academics worldwide they encourage and promote training and research across the market delivered through publications, journals and events including conferences, webinars and academic events.



With a growing network and a market leading reputation this is an opportunity not to be missed!!!



THE ROLE



Due to continued growth and success they are now looking for a Senior Event Manager to come on board and manage the team, ensuring operational efficiency and liaising heavily with stakeholders and committees to drive the organisation forward. A broad role responsibilities will include;



Overseeing the running of the event programme

Providing strategic direction

Implementing and evaluating operational processes across the team

Developing new proposals and initiates for future events

Ensuring communication across the organisation and with members and committees

Working with committees to develop a programme for events including topics and speakers

Venue and supplier liaison and negotiation

Overseeing and managing (if required) event delivery including delegate registration and management

Ensuring staffing levels and resource management for events

Stakeholder management (internal and external) with partner bodies, members and external organisations

Budget management and reconciliation

Onsite management

Line management and development of a team



THE CANDIDATE



Candidates must have experience of managing and delivering corporate conferences previously with a strong understanding of event logistics including venue selection and speaker / delegate management as well as strong supplier management and negotiation skills. Candidates must have a proven background of managing and developing teams and ensuring process within these. Candidates will also need to be organised, have excellent communication skills and be used to managing multiple projects independently. Stakeholder management is critical for this role. Candidates must be open to travel as you will be expected to go onsite to manage the events both in the UK and overseas.



With an excellent working environment and fantastic benefits this is an opportunity not to be missed.



Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across marketing, creative and events. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.



To be a part of this great company please click below to apply!

Company

Live Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency for the live events industry looking after the businesses and people who work in event / experiential agencies, corporate clients, venues and associations. Whether you’re looking to build your team or get a new and exciting job in events, you’ve come to the right place.

Our website carries the latest vacancies, careers and job opportunities and is constantly updated with the latest Event opportunities as they become available.

Read our latest article: Will you win the race to scale up your event recruitment?

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 616 3500
Location
55 Colmore Row
Birmingham
West Midlands
B3 2AA
United Kingdom

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