Event Executive

Hanson Wade; London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in corporate conferences is seeking an enthusiastic Event Executive to join their Event Delivery team. This role involves managing the logistics of events across Europe and the US, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a passion for event management. This position offers hybrid working options and various employee benefits, including well-being bonuses and additional leave days.

Benefits

Well-being bonuses

Private health insurance

Career coaching

Additional annual leave

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Previous event management experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of physical events.
• Communicate with delegates, speakers, and sponsors.
• Manage budgets and external suppliers.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer Service

Event Management

Education

Higher education degree

Event Management degree

Tools

Event software

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Hanson Wade Group creates and delivers corporate conferences catering for the life science, HR, and construction industries. We deliver almost 300 events each year across the USA, Europe, and Asia.

We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Event Executive with a “can-do” attitude to join our growing Event Delivery team. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of physical events for the European and US markets, approximately 2 per month. Ranging in size and logistical complexity, you will partner with key stakeholders and lead on the planning, development, and delivery of our events to create a memorable and unique experience for each customer.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Communicate with all customer types throughout the event life cycle: delegates, speakers, and sponsors.
2. Work extensively with conference hotels, including costs, setup, catering, Wi-Fi, etc.
3. Manage Hanson Wade staff flights and accommodation.
4. Represent the campaign and Hanson Wade on-site (international travel is required).
5. Create and proof event documentation.
6. Create running orders for each event.
7. Sourcing, negotiating, and managing external suppliers including AV, Technology, Signage, Hostesses.
8. Manage budgets effectively.
9. Create, implement, and deliver mobile apps for larger campaigns.
10. Work closely with the campaign project team to meet campaign goals.
11. Support other team members as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Proactive and enthusiastic with flexibility and a positive attitude.
2. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Organized with the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
4. Capable of working under pressure with high workloads and deadlines.
5. Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.
6. Provide excellent customer service to clients at all levels.
7. Passion for event management.
8. Willingness to travel internationally to the USA and Europe (check visa requirements).

Education and Experience:

1. Higher education degree or equivalent work experience (Event Management degree preferred).
2. Previous event management experience preferred.
3. Experience with event software is advantageous.

Why Choose Us?

• Well-being bonuses, personal learning budgets, employee assistance programs, and well-being champions.
• Private health and life insurance.
• Hybrid working: 1 day in the office per week.
• Career coaching and development opportunities.
• Social clubs and activities.
• Additional annual leave days, up to 30 days.
• Access to discounts via Wader Hub platform.
• Volunteer days.
• Monthly awards and social events.
• Sabbatical options after 2 and 5 years.

Salary: £27,000 + annual bonus.

Please note: We cannot provide sponsorship for this role. International travel is required, so you must be able to travel to the USA and Europe.

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