Associate Project Manager - Corporate Events

FIRST; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brand experience agency seeks an Associate Project Manager to manage and deliver various event projects. The role involves coordinating event logistics, supporting stakeholder communications, and ensuring compliance with client standards. Ideal candidates will have proven event management experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers numerous benefits, including private medical insurance and global opportunities.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

28 Days Annual Leave

Personal Volunteer Day

20 Days Sick Pay

Enhanced Parental Leave

Wellness Stipend

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Event Management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver independent event projects.
• Coordinate all event elements such as registration, transportation, and entertainment.

Skills

Event Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Project Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Building a Brand Starts with a Story

FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency serving clients in various industries, including financial services, technology, media, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services. The agency has received numerous accolades, such as being listed among the 2025 Most Innovative Marketing Agencies by Chief Marketer, Top Agency of the Year 2024 by Event Marketer, and among the '200 Top Marketing Agencies' in 2022-2024.

Learn more at www.firstagency.com.

What You Would Get To Do

• Manage and deliver independent event projects, including planning and execution of digital, virtual, in-person, or hybrid events of low to medium complexity, or support larger events as a team member.
• Coordinate all event elements such as registration, transportation, accommodation, entertainment, gifts, audio/visual needs, webcasts, and staging.

Your Contributions

• Support attendee and stakeholder communications.
• Maintain task lists and timelines.
• Manage specific event elements like F&B for larger projects.
• Assist with Speaker Management and basic financial tasks, including budgeting, expense tracking, invoicing, and post-event reconciliation.
• Travel as needed for site inspections and on-site event management.
• Support vendor relationships and ensure compliance with client standards and policies.
• Create value adds and demonstrate commercial awareness.
• Share best practices and knowledge of suppliers, services, and venues.

Qualifications, Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Event Management.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and support project planning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Resourceful, proactive, and creative problem-solver.
• Strong team player with customer focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Highly organized and adaptable to changing demands.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance with BUPA from day one.
• 28 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Personal Volunteer Day.
• 20 Days Sick Pay annually.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.
• Wellness Stipend and access to Headspace, Rocket Lawyer & Maven.
• Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loan, Mobile Allowance, Pension, and Bonus.
• Global opportunities across 7 countries.

FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and business needs.