Assistant Events Manager (Birmingham)

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Assistant Events Manager, where you will create and execute innovative events that captivate and engage customers. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project delivery while managing multiple complex events. Your exceptional communication and organizational skills will be key in pushing boundaries and maintaining market leadership. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for creating memorable experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High-level Event Production experience is essential.
• Proven track record in managing multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Category Experiences Team in delivering strategic events.
• Manage project budgets and collaborate with various teams.

Skills

Event Production

Project Management

Networking

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Creative Flair

Organizational Skills

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Client:

Selfridges

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Hospitality

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Assistant Events Manager (Birmingham)

Job Introduction

A bit about the role

As an Assistant Events Manager, you’ll develop and produce a programme of exclusive market leading events & experiences, projects, and customer engagement strategies that utilize all elements of the communications mix to surprise, amaze, and amuse our customers throughout the year. You’ll deliver multiple, complex projects simultaneously, managing various stakeholders and collaborating across teams to ensure Selfridges remains a leader in customer experiences. You will be an excellent communicator, keeping everyone informed and bringing teams and stakeholders along the journey.

You will support the Category Experiences Team in delivering innovative, effective, market-leading events aligned with key business objectives. Your role includes researching, creating, and producing engaging events that drive customer engagement. You will act as a strong and influential voice across the Experiences Team, Buying & Merchandising, and Retail Operations, ensuring project needs are understood and business objectives are met.

You will push boundaries to maintain Selfridges' leadership in experiences. Your communication skills will be vital in keeping everyone updated and engaged.

As an Assistant Events Manager, you will:

• Support the Category Experiences Team in curating, developing, and delivering strategic communications, events, and experiences across all categories and calendar events.
• Work directly with category marketing leads to produce a comprehensive, strategy-led program of events and experiences.
• Be the main contact for the Cinema, driving awareness, footfall, and delivering key events and partnerships.
• Produce, project manage, and deliver events to high standards.
• Collaborate with Membership, Customer Marketing, Performance Marketing, CRM, Social, and Digital teams to communicate projects effectively.
• Attend large steering meetings, communicate across business units, and manage project stakeholders including Customer, Communications, Creative, Buying, Finance, Legal, and Retail teams.
• Participate in workshops and meetings, collaborating to push objectives forward.
• Manage project budgets, monitor and report finances, raise POs, and handle suppliers.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders like Graphics, Multimedia Creative, 3D Creative, Visual Merchandising, and Retail Operations to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Develop event and project proposals reflecting Selfridges' vision and market leadership.
• Provide regular updates to Senior Leadership and act on feedback.
• Generate and present detailed project reports analyzing status and KPIs for senior audiences.

A bit about you

• Birmingham based, working in the office 4 days a week.
• High-level Event Production experience (essential).
• Excellent planning and project management skills (essential).
• Proven track record in managing multiple projects.
• Experience in partnerships.
• Exceptional networking and people management skills, with effective leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L management (costs & revenue).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective presentation and pitching skills.
• Creative flair and a commitment to quality programming.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven external network with the latest event and creative companies.
• Event management skills, including Health & Safety, Security, and Food Tech experience.