Event Manager

Live Recruitment; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an ambitious Event Manager at a leading Destination Management Company. This role involves managing diverse event projects, nurturing client relationships, and ensuring seamless delivery from brief to execution. Set in a stunning office within a stately home, this boutique firm offers a flexible working environment and a supportive culture. Ideal candidates will have experience in event management, preferably within an agency or destination management context. Join a dynamic team and make your mark in a fast-paced industry where no two days are the same!

Qualifications

• Experience in managing event projects from brief to delivery.
• Knowledge of London venues is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Nurturing client relationships and leading event projects.
• Preparing proposals and managing project budgets.

Skills

Event Management

Client Relationship Management

Project Budget Management

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Event Management or related field

Tools

Event Management Software

Job description

Incredible office setting - An exciting role in a leading Destination Management Company, this is fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Event Manager!

The Company

This boutique, award-winning Destination Management Company offers inbound event management and logistical delivery services for a vast array of blue-chip clients from over 30 global destinations including South Africa, Brazil, South Korea, and the Middle East. Handling small scale projects with simple requirements such as a venue find service or a programme of restaurant bookings through to full project management of incentive projects for up to 1,000 delegates – no two days are the same in this fast-paced organisation.

Located in bespoke offices within a stately home and set in beautiful grounds, this business offers a truly fantastic working environment, a flexible approach, and an incredibly supportive, collaborative culture.

The Role

Due to ongoing growth, they are now looking to expand the team with an Event Project Manager. This role will hold the following responsibilities:

1. Nurturing client relationships
2. Leading event projects from brief through to delivery
3. Handling incoming enquiries in a timely manner
4. Researching effective solutions to satisfy a client brief
5. Preparing client-facing proposals
6. Liaising with suppliers and negotiating on terms and rates
7. Acting as key point of contact for all stakeholders including delegates
8. Managing project budgets
9. Onsite coordination of events where required

The Candidate

We are looking for candidates with notable experience dealing with enquiries and event projects from brief through to delivery. An event agency, venue find agency, or destination management company environment would be preferable. Any knowledge of London venues would also be an advantage.

This business offers a fantastic working environment and whilst it is a full-time position, they may consider candidates who are seeking reduced hours or a 4-day working week.

Vacancy reference: LKS13813