Event Manager - In-house (international events)

Excellent in-house Event Manager / Event Producer position bringing international travel, excellent remuneration and benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, secure and entrepreneurial business, a global leader in it’s sector.

Company:
This global business currently operates in 29 countries, and is a leader in its field, in terms of current product/offering and innovation. Operating a de-centralised model enables it to maintain it’s entrepreneurial culture. They are looking for an experienced Event Manager / Event Producer (either agency or inhouse background) who would enjoy a role that gives them the independence to lead their own varied event projects with close liaison with internal clients across all different areas of the business. If successful this role will see you working across a broad range of event projects in terms of scale, format and location, with the opportunity for extensive international travel (Europe and North America) and global relationship building. 

Location and Travel
You could either be based in Dublin or London office, and the role will bring the opportunity for extensive travel for events throughout Europe and North America. (nb being an inhouse role you will have clear vision of your forward projects and corresponding schedule).

Role:
You’ll be one of three experienced Event Managers reporting into the Event Director. The role is highly detail-orientated, involving project management and practical execution of events from  inception to reconciliation, working with Events Team colleagues, functional leadership, senior management  and third-party vendors to deliver consistently exceptional events.  The role covers the management of all aspects of event planning and delivery across stakeholder liaison, event design, theming and production, logistics, integration of remote technology for hybrid/virtual, budget management. Combining office-based planning and on-site management & execution, the successful candidate will: 

•             Act as key liaison between the Events Team and executive leadership and stakeholders 

•             Manage and meet internal and external deadlines to ensure adherence to budget and smooth delivery of the project   

•             Conduct research (venues, DMC’s, production agencies etc), develop local networks of suppliers and negotiate contracts to final approval 

•             Manage all third-party suppliers to ensure a coordinated and efficient approach to each event programme 

•             Conduct frequent site visits, with extensive international travel required 

•             Create, maintain and communicate detailed project management documentation to ensure excellence in execution 

•             Develop and manage all aspects of budgeting for events undertaken, from initial cost estimate through to final project reconciliation 

•             Establish event design, production & IT requirements and determine the most appropriate means of delivery (i.e. in-house AV supplier, production company etc) 

•             Have an awareness of planning for Health & Safety and ensure relevant parties deliver on their responsibilities in this area 

•             Manage online registration tools & related Events app 

•             Create and manage transportation and rooming manifests 
•             Devise and manage food & beverage arrangements 

You:
Agency or in-house events background are both of interest - essential is the ability and experience to manage all aspects of events across both production and logistics, and to comfortably work directly and closely with both internal clients and varied international suppliers. This role will suit someone whose experience, professionalism and approach match the company’s own entrepreneurial and confident culture. You’ll be the event lead, so your existing knowledge and experience will equip you to deal confidently with all aspects of events, as well as bringing forward-thinking ideas to keep their event formats and style leading edge. Specifically:

• You’ll have proven experience of delivering varied events internationally, with significant budgets
• You’ll have an events agency or inhouse background, be used to dealing directly with Clients, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive, confident, able to work with a range of different stakeholders, strong supplier negotiation and management skills
• Highly organised, exceptional attention to detail, proven ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Team player, flexible, accountable
• Engaging and proactive
• Would enjoy the experiences and opportunities that working internationally brings

The role brings an excellent remuneration package and benefits, across healthcare/pensions etc, and although the travel is extensive, you will have clear sight of when your events are.

This is a brilliant in-house role for an experienced agency or inhouse Event Manager / Producer who is looking for their next career step to be part of a successful and forward thinking business working internationally.  Click APPLY now - looking to interview asap.