Event Executive

MET Marketing Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established events agency is seeking an Events Executive to join their team in Leeds. The ideal candidate will have a passion for events, experience in managing them, and excellent delegate management skills. The role offers a clear pathway for progression and a variety of experiences managing events while collaborating closely with clients.

Qualifications

• Experience managing events or working in a team to run events.
• Ability to deliver a smooth, outstanding experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing specific events from start to finish, including budget management.
• Supporting the team on larger-scale events.
• Collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver successful events.

Skills

Passion for events

Excellent delegate management skills

Proactive attitude

Job description

Opportunity to develop your career within events, with a clear pathway for progression. We are looking for an Events Executive to join an established events agency. You will bring a passion for events and ideally have experience in running events across the full spectrum, from the perspective of a venue, agency, or client side. You will take responsibility for events within a certain budget and support larger, multi-national events. There will be plenty of variety in this role.

This role requires you to be based near Leeds part of the week, with occasional travel, including international. Sponsorship is not available.

About You:

• Passion for events
• Experience managing events or working in a team to run events
• Excellent delegate management skills and ability to deliver a smooth, outstanding experience
• Proactive attitude with the ability to get things done

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing specific events from start to finish, including budget management and delivering excellent events
• Supporting the team on larger-scale events
• Collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver successful events and provide excellent service

Where You'll Be Based:

Your office should be within commuting distance of Leeds, Huddersfield, Halifax, or Bradford.

For an informal chat, please contact Ed Sutcliffe. Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date; we’d prefer to discuss your potential and can guide you through the application process afterward.

MET Marketing acts as an employment agency for this marketing role.

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