Head of Events / Senior Project Manager - Leading Insight Org.
- Employer
- Regan & Dean
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £40000 - 45000 per annum
- Closing date
- 18 Dec 2018
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- Function
- Event Logistics, Event Operations, Event Production, Event Project Management
- Sector
- Event Management
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Job Role
- Event Director, Event Manager, Event Producer, Project Manager
Job Details
Lead the events strategy and the delivery of major (1,000pax) 2019 event at this dynamic, growing government supported insight organisation. (Initially a contract role til Sept 2019)
Company:
Growing and exciting organization that sits at the heart of policy research and behavioural science - a really exciting organization to be part of - fresh thinking, collaboration, prioritizing social impact, and public service are at heart of the organization's values and working practices. They work with governments around the world in almost every area of policy, to develop innovative ideas for solving policy problems.
Role:
The key events role in the organization - lead a growing portfolio of events, with your main focus during the contract being the organizing of their major international conference taking place Sept 2019, c. 1000 pax. This is a VERY hi-profile and prestigious event, bringing together people from governments around the world, as well as leading and emerging academics. You'll work closely with the Head of Communications, and internal stakeholders. From identifying potential sponsors, to managing content input, to managing varied suppliers to ensure delivery of this major event. You'll manage all logistical elements of the event from inception to completion including liaising with the venue, supplier selection and management, budget. Liaising with internal committees, content and marketing teams throughout.
- Develop an events strategy, and have responsibility for its execution
- Project manage 2019 conference (1,000 pax - senior government/academic attendees)
- Manage budget, timelines, appoint suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure quality delivery of all services
- Identify, appoint and manage external stakeholders - work with CEO to identify potential sponsors and develop proposals and negotiate contract terms
- Project manage and co-ordinate varied suppliers, content, speakers/stakeholders who will participate or help to facilitate the smooth running of the conference.
- Oversee marketing plan for the event, and sale of tickets, track delegate registrations
- Co-ordinate and curate other external training events hosted by the organization, and also their seminar programme
Key requirements in the ideal candidate:
- Professional and articulate - proven relationship building skills, managing varied stakeholders
- A proven track record of managing and delivering successful national and ideally international events, measured in attendance, budgets and sponsorship
- Evidence of working with events committees/varied stakeholders (around content etc)
- Experience of drawing up and managing third-party contracts for events
- Evidence of working with a team, and Board members
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent written and spoken English, IT/System skills (CRM, Website management systems, Microsoft office), with excellent attention to detail
This is a great role - not only working as the lynchpin to deliver a really top level and sizable event, but also to join a most exciting and dynamic organization … although a contract role, there may well be scope for a permanent opportunity in the future ..
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Company
Check out all our events roles at www.regananddean.co.uk.
We have over 30 years at the heart of the events sector, and work on Event roles at all levels and in all its varied homes - from Inhouse/Corporate, Associations/Professional Bodies, Agencies, Publishing, Commercial Events companies, Charities, Venues - wherever event people are needed we are there to match great roles to great candidates. With over 30 years experience within the events sector we pride ourselves on remaining a flexible, ethical and hardworking recruitment consultancy that offers expertise, insight and support to our clients and candidates alike - passionate about events and events people.
We have 3 divisions: Events & Communications, Marketing, Office Support & HR. All divisions work across a full range of roles, from junior co-ordinators to senior director level, and, with hands-on experience in the fields they recruit into, our consultants are experts in their chosen areas.
Clients range from leading Event and Marketing Agencies to major Corporates, Financial Services, Associations, Commercial Conferences, Publishing, Venues, Entertainment and Charities. We are therefore able to offer experienced candidates an unrivalled breadth of opportunities within their specialist fields, on a permanent, temporary or freelance basis throughout the UK
Contact: 020 7409 3244
Website: http://www.regananddean.co.uk
- Website
- http://www.regananddean.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 0207 409 3244
- Location
-
77 Queens Road
London
London
SW14 8PH
United Kingdom
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