Assistant Events Manager

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal in London seeks an experienced Assistant Events Manager to own the London events programme, delivering high-profile client, business development, internal and charitable events from concept through to execution.

This role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, partners and a global Events team within a prestigious international law firm.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' events experience, ideally within legal or professional services.
• Proven experience managing events from planning through to delivery.
• Strong project management, organisational and budgeting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Cvent and London venues is advantageous.
• Flexible to attend occasional evening events.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of London-based events and hospitality programmes.
• Plan and execute seminars, networking events, conferences, receptions and client entertainment initiatives.
• Manage budgets, venue sourcing, supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Oversee invitations, registrations, guest lists, event communications and attendee management through Cvent.
• Act as a key advisor to partners and stakeholders on event strategy and delivery.
• Attend events to ensure seamless execution and an exceptional client experience.
• Collaborate closely with Business Development, Marketing and wider business services teams.
• Maintain event calendars, reporting and post-event analysis.

Skills

Events management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Project management

Venue sourcing

Vendor management

Tools

Cvent

Job description

London | Prestigious International Law Firm

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Events professional to join a prestigious international law firm as an Assistant Events Manager. You will take ownership of the London events programme, delivering high-profile client, business development, internal and charitable events from concept through to execution.

This is a career-enhancing opportunity offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders, partners and a global Events team within a highly respected international firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of London-based events and hospitality programmes.
• Plan and execute seminars, networking events, conferences, receptions and client entertainment initiatives.
• Manage budgets, venue sourcing, supplier relationships and contract negotiations.
• Oversee invitations, registrations, guest lists, event communications and attendee management through Cvent.
• Act as a key advisor to partners and stakeholders on event strategy and delivery.
• Attend events to ensure seamless execution and an exceptional client experience.
• Collaborate closely with Business Development, Marketing and wider business services teams.
• Maintain event calendars, reporting and post-event analysis.

About You

• 3-5 years' events experience, ideally within legal or professional services.
• Proven experience managing events from planning through to delivery.
• Strong project management, organisational and budgeting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Cvent and London venues is advantageous.
• Flexible to attend occasional evening events.

Why Apply?

• Join a prestigious international law firm.
• Take ownership of a varied and high-profile London events programme.
• Work closely with senior partners and leadership teams.
• Excellent opportunity for career growth within a world-class legal environment.