Event Executive

Career Legal; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international professional services firm is seeking an Event Executive to join their Events team. This role involves managing a variety of events, from seminars to large-scale functions, and ensuring successful delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management and excellent organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience delivering in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.
• Exceptional organisational skills and project management abilities.
• Experience in the legal or professional services sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver in-person and virtual events across Scotland.
• Manage event logistics including budgeting and supplier coordination.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and maintain records in CRM systems.

Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Event Management

Data Protection

Job description

Event Executive

Location: Scotland (with travel to offices across the region as required)

Term: Permanent

Salary: £28-35,000

A leading international professional services firm is looking for an Event Executive to join their collaborative and high-performing Events team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a hands-on role in delivering a variety of engaging, client-facing events that support the firm’s strategic goals. From seminars and conferences to networking receptions and large-scale functions, you’ll be involved in every stage of the event lifecycle.

You will provide end-to-end event support for a range of in-person and virtual events. You’ll play a key role in managing the firm’s Scotland-based event activity, while working closely with colleagues in the wider BD and Marketing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver in-person events across three Scotland offices, offering onsite support as required.
• Oversee the events calendar for the region, working with stakeholders to identify objectives and execute successful outcomes.
• Manage event logistics including budgeting, venue and supplier coordination, invitations, delegate tracking, and post-event reporting.
• Ensure accurate data is recorded in the firm’s CRM system and support GDPR-compliant processes.
• Liaise with fee earners and other business teams to share best practice and identify opportunities for collaboration.
• Support the delivery of virtual events and provide general event-related administration.
• Continually seek ways to improve processes and enhance the delegate experience.

Key Skills

• Previous experience delivering a range of event formats, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisational skills, and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• A collaborative working style and the confidence to influence and advise stakeholders.
• Familiarity with CRM and e-marketing tools, as well as an understanding of data protection best practices.
• Flexibility to attend events outside of core business hours as needed.
• Experience within the legal or professional services sector is highly desirable.