Event Manager

TAG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary DOE

Private Medical and Dental insurance

Wellness/EAP programme

Employee discounts

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Service-based holiday entitlement

Job summary

TAG provides high-touch travel and event management services to major names and executives, delivering stress-free experiences and personalised service. The team handles diverse, large and mid-size events with an emphasis on client liaison and tailored solutions.

With a fast-paced environment and a focus on teamwork, TAG seeks experienced event professionals who can manage end-to-end delivery, supplier negotiations, and financial oversight while maintaining exceptional client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Degree level or higher in related field or in lieu of education
• Extensive event management and event agency experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of the event industry
• Successful event management with high client satisfaction
• Proven record of working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing teams and workloads
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other software

Responsibilities

• Oversee event management procedures and deliver autonomous multi-site events
• Lead onsite event delivery and manage client liaison for updates
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and drive service levels
• Make informed commercial decisions across events and budgets
• Negotiate supplier rates to maximise savings and profitability
• Handle flight management and delegate registration components
• Control all costs including supplier costs, margins and FX

Skills

People management

Client relations

Budget awareness

Microsoft Office

Fast learner

Education

Bachelor-level degree or higher

Extensive event management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

TAG provides high-touch, personalized travel and event management services to the biggest names on the planet, as well as top C-suite executives and award-winning productions. Our mission is to alleviate the stress and complexity of travel, and we are committed to uncovering solutions to get our clients where they need to be, feeling ready to take on the world. If you’re looking for a fun, ever-changing and challenging environment, TAG is the answer. Whether you are a highly experienced professional or this is the first step in your career, our doors are open to everyone with an ambitious attitude, a genuine spirit and teamwork mindset.

Event Manager Overview

Responsibilities & Duties

• Event Management & Procedures
  • Follow all event procedures to manage a variety of large and mid-size events autonomously and simultaneously with a personalised and individual approach to each client
• Event Delivery
  • Manage onsite delivery for a wide range of Events, dealing with late changes and challenges calmly and professionally, and ensure good client liaison for swift information and updates
• Client Relationships & Business Development
  • Develop and sustain strong client relationships by proactively offering and delivering consistently high service levels
• Commercial Decision Making
  • Make good commercial decisions in all aspects of responsibility
• Supplier Management & Relationships
  • Negotiate the best rates from suppliers and actively seek to maximise savings, reduce client expenditure and increase company profitability
• Travel Management & Delegate Registration
  • Manage the components of flight management and delegate registration platform for an event
• Financial Management
  • Manage all associated costs for an Event and where responsible for elements of larger Events, including supplier costs, commissions, margins and foreign exchange

Qualifications

• Education to Degree level or higher in related field or in lieu of education
• Extensive event management and event agency experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of the event industry
• Successful event management with high client satisfaction
• Proven record of working in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office Suite and fast-learner of other software packages
• Experience of managing team members, delegating responsibility and overseeing workloads

Experience TAG Perks

• Competitive salary DOE
• Private Medical and Dental insurance
• Wellness/EAP programme
• Employee discounts
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Service-based holiday entitlement

We are committed to offering an equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

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