Events Manager – Legal & Professional Services

Hicksons Lawyers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discount schemes

Novated leasing

Job summary

Hicksons| Hunt & Hunt is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of internal and external events within our Business Development & Marketing team.

You will plan, coordinate and execute events for clients and staff, manage budgets, and foster vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective, high-quality outcomes. Hybrid work options are available, with occasional out-of-hours commitment as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a similar role in a professional services environment.
• Significant experience in event planning and coordination.
• Familiarity working in professional services or law firm is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work out of office hours if needed.

Responsibilities

• Planning and coordinating client and staff events, including managing guest lists, venues and facilities, briefing vendors and suppliers, and preparing post-event analysis.
• Managing event delivery on the day, ensuring all events run smoothly and proactively resolving any issues that arise.
• Developing and implementing promotional activities to maximise event awareness and engagement.
• Preparing, managing and tracking event budgets, ensuring costs are monitored and approvals are obtained as required.
• Sourcing, negotiating with and managing relationships with new and existing vendors and suppliers.
• Reporting on event performance, with a focus on attendance, feedback insights and recommended follow-up activities.

Skills

Event Planning

Vendor Management

Budgeting

Client Events

Staff Events

Communication

Job description

Hicksons| Hunt & Hunt is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of internal and external events within our Business Development & Marketing team.

You will plan, coordinate and execute events for clients and staff, manage budgets, and foster vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective, high-quality outcomes. Hybrid work options are available, with occasional out-of-hours commitment as needed.