Event Manager

Insurtech Insights; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading event management company in London is seeking an Operations Team member to oversee supplier management and event planning. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in event operations, showcasing strong organizational and communication skills. This is a full-time, in-office role with opportunities for personal and professional growth within the company. Benefits include travel to conferences and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Unlimited growth potential

Invaluable transferable skills

Opportunity to attend conferences

Guidance from high-performing team

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in event planning and client management.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage suppliers for event needs.
• Plan and coordinate events, ensuring logistical details are met.
• Support internal team by tracking queries and managing inventories.

Skills

Organizational skills

Event Planning

Negotiation

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Event Management, or Marketing

Tools

Graphic design software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Job description

MUST HAVE UK WORK PERMIT. NOT A REMOTE ROLE 100% IN-PERSON AT OUR LONDON OFFICE.

Do you want to take part in defining the future of Private Equity Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can gain a tremendous amount of responsibility quickly Do you want to be part of an exceptional team with motivated and extremely driven people Are you curious or passionate about event operations and logistics If so you might be our next member of the operations team.

About Private Equity Insights

Private Equity Insights is the worlds largest Private Equity community with over 500k followers on LinkedIn organizing a series of 12 global private equity events every year with 3000 GPs and 2000 LPs among the attendees. Private Equity Insights is part of United Mediawhich focuses on building large-scale industry media and conference products in sectors such as insurance finance retail etc. As of today we have organically launched 8 media companies and acquired one.

What We Offer You

You get the unique opportunity to take ownership of one of our key business areas. Youll be working in person at our HQ in London where you will constantly be pushed out of your comfort zone. To ensure a never-ending growth curve we provide you with:

• The opportunity of having a real impact - Youll get operational experience in a growth company where your work and the results are tangible and have a high impact on the business.
• Unlimited growth potential in our company - We strongly believe in and have a track record of promoting internally.
• Invaluable transferable skills - Boost your interpersonal research organization outreach and project management skills through experience and training.
• Inspiration and guidance - A chance to work closely with our high-performing team as well as with the CEO and founder of our company.
• Travel opportunity - You will be attending our conferences.

Your Responsibilities

Responsibilities in this job will vary; however they will be mostly centered around the following:

1. Supplier Research and Management:
   • Source compare and find the best suppliers for various event needs.
   • Conduct thorough research to identify potential suppliers for add-ons branding materials and other event requirements.
   • Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and high-quality services.
   • Maintain positive relationships with suppliers addressing any issues or concerns.
   • Budget review and management to ensure all changes are raised ahead of time.
2. Event Planning:
   • Planning sponsored VIP events lunches dinners and after-hours activities.
   • Coordinating with venue staff to ensure all logistical details are in place.
   • Provide on-site support during events ensuring everything runs smoothly.
3. Internal Team Support:
   • Keep track and condense internal team queries.
   • Maintain inventory tracking and regularly update event inventory sheets.
   • Monitor Notion updates and ensure accurate reflection on the sponsor portal.
   • Quality check of design aspects such as banners signage brochures and other promotional materials.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Event Management Marketing or a related field.
• Experience/knowledge in event planning client management or supplier research.
• Strong organisational multitasking abilities and detail-focused.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Experience with graphic design software such as Photoshop InDesign Illustrator is highly recommended.
• UK work permit (we do not sponsor visas).

Start date: Flexible ASAP

The role is on-site Monday to Friday based in our offices near Victoria. It is essential as we work at a fast pace and collaborate in person to create market-leading events throughout the year.

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Skills
Marketing,Catering,Organizational skills,Hospitality Experience,Management Experience,HubSpot,Event Planning,Events Management,Project Management,Event Marketing,Leadership Experience,negotiation

Employment Type : Temp

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1