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International Events Manager

Employer
ESP Recruitment
Location
Warwickshire
Salary
£34000 - 37000 per annum
Closing date
18 Oct 2019

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Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Contract

Job Details

Our client, a high profile not-for-profit organisation based in the Midlands is searching for an experienced International Events Manager to work within a team of 20 individuals to deliver over 1,000 events across the UK and overseas on a one year maternity contract. The focus of this role will be to organise the company's presence at high profile exhibitions and conferences around the world, to raise the profile of the company and its members and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the delivery of defined events areas of sectors/ corporate communications plans including monitoring KPI performance
  • Develop and deliver operational plans and tactical strategies to fulfil identified sector/ event needs
  • Commission and manage a range of event related campaigns, projects and initiatives.
  • Contribute to reviews of specific communication activities and recommend actions to enhance effectiveness where appropriate
  • Manage relationships with in house production team, communication team and suppliers/agencies
  • Contributes to actions that foster a collaborative culture within the team and the corporate vision.
  • Provide technical and tactical leadership for designated areas/audiences/topics.
  • May have line management/mentoring responsibility
  • Identifying opportunities to deliver better value for money and to improve processes


Job Specific Activity (not a definitive list):
  • Support Head of Events or Events Senior Manager in taking lead on key areas of larger events
  • Lead planning and delivery of event programmes within area of expertise
  • Ensure the company brand is prominent and in line with guidelines on all events within area of expertise
  • Work closely with functional teams to develop new ways of working and to underpin efficient delivery of all events within area of expertise
  • Monitor and report on budgets for specific events
  • Ensure risk assessments are completed for events and all health and safety measures are reinforced
  • Ensure relevant publications and staff are present at events within area of expertise
  • Look at opportunities for event development and new ways of delivery


Person Specification - Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
  • Knowledgeable/qualified in events management sector, including evidence of practical experience
  • May have relevant professional qualification in events management
  • Excellent project planning and influencing skills
  • Knowledge of latest innovation in events planning, stand build and delivery
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Must be a self starter with experience of managing sizeable budgets, organising overseas events and managing a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Must be able to travel overseas throughout the year

Company

As specialists in our market, we offer integrity, honesty and confidentiality. As we concentrate on doing one thing and doing it really well, we have built up an extensive network of candidates at all levels and some of the most highly regarded clients in the events industry.

Offering the widest range of jobs in events worldwide, esp work on permanent, contract and freelance recruitment solutions at all levels from graduate to managing director, across the UK and internationally.

esprecruitment recruit for the following sectors:

  • Event Management Agencies 
  • Production Companies
  • Experiential Agencies
  • C&I Agencies
  • Corporate in-house
  • Venues
  • Hotels
  • Associations
  • Charities
  • Public Sector
  • Commercial Conference Companies
  • Exhibitions
  • Exhibition & Event Services
Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7299 2960
Location
Ground Floor
36 Manchester Street
London
W1U 7LH
GB

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