Event Manager

Live Recruitment; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management agency is seeking an Event Manager to lead logistics and client relationships for sporting events. Located in Surrey, the role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 plus benefits, opportunities for international travel, and career progression in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, a passion for sports, and the ability to work collaboratively with teams and clients.

Benefits

UK and international travel

Opportunity to progress

Working on huge sporting events

Qualifications

• Passion for sports and outdoor events.
• Highly motivated and a self-starter.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Take client briefs and manage logistics.
• Lead the planning and execution of events.
• Manage client relationships throughout the project.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Client brief taking

Proposal development

Budget management

On-site management

Client relationship management

Job description

EVENT Manager – SPORTING EVENTS

Surrey

£35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits

Highly successful business

UK and international travel

Chance to work on huge sporting events

Opportunity to progress

Your chance to join a boutique integrated agency managing and planning a range of outdoor, sporting projects!

THE COMPANY

This company are a specialist in their field, working with both private clients and charities.

Working across the UK and Europe, they deliver bespoke outdoor sporting events providing a full service from the initial briefing call through to execution. As an agency, they will consult and advise clients throughout the process, ensuring all elements are planned and delivered to a very high standard.

With a fantastic reputation, many of their clients are typically repeat business or recommendations from existing business', with a busy portfolio of upcoming projects!

As part of this ongoing success there is now an opportunity for a driven Event Coordinator to join their close knit team and help support on all events!

THE ROLE

Due to continued growth and development we are now seeking an experienced Event Manager to work with the existing team and lead across all elements including administrative support, taking client briefs and managing logistics and events.

You will be working closely with the MD and Head of Events and will lead the whole process of the event – it is an exceptional opportunity for someone who is looking to make a career in events and wants to join an agency who will offer guidance and support! If you are an Event Manager in to sport this could be a dream.

• Client brief taking
• Putting together proposals and pitching to client
• Liaising with internal and teams – production, creative, digital etc.
• Liaising with external suppliers
• Managing the client relationship throughout
• Budget management
• On site management
• Client / account management

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports and outdoor events teamed with a great personality and is highly motivated to work as both a self-starter and as part of a team, supporting on and delivering events. You must be willing to travel.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

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