Event Manager

FS1 Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a passionate Event Manager to join their event production team. You will assist in the planning and execution of multi-faceted events, ensuring excellent customer service and supplier management. Ideal candidates should be organized, self-motivated, and possess strong relationship-building skills. Additional requirement includes a full UK driver's license for transporting equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in event management processes including planning and execution.
• Strong customer service and guest management skills.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all phases of event management.
• Lead project teams for various events.
• Manage logistics for events and staff.
• Ensure quality delivery and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Passionate about the events industry

Organized

Excellent multi-tasking skills

Confident communicator

Attention to detail

Full UK driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our established client is seeking a full-time permanent Event Manager to work in their events production department. The successful candidate will work alongside the Account Manager and Event Production team to assist in delivering complex multi-faceted events. Such as incentive trips, test drive campaigns, training events, brand partnerships and experimental activations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the event management process from planning, execution, reconciliation, including travel and accommodation booking
• Opportunities to project lead on some events throughout the year
• Assist with the creation of bespoke event templates and project coordination
• Understand event kits and their logistical implications
• Ensure excellent customer service, guest management, and quality delivery
• Manage supplier relationships, sourcing new suppliers, and achieving cost efficiencies
• Assist with venue sourcing and attend site visits as needed.
• Work with the talent team to appoint and manage casual event staff, ensuring necessary skills and presentation

Key Skills

• Passionate about the events industry and highly motivated.
• Resourceful, self-starting, versatile, organized, and flexible with excellent multi-tasking skills.
• Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Confident communicator, capable of building strong relationships both internally and externally.
• Attention to detail, able to prioritize, work to tight deadlines, and produce high-standard documents.
• Holds a full UK driver\'s license, confident driving a van, and willing to load/unload equipment.