Event Manager/ Senior Event Manager

Live Recruitment; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique events agency is seeking an Event Project Manager to deliver pharmaceutical events globally. You will manage various stages from client meetings to logistics and budget reconciliation. The ideal candidate should have event management experience in the pharmaceutical sector, strong client relationship skills, and the ability to work on multiple projects. This role offers hybrid working options and supports career progression in a vibrant team environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday p/annum

Pension contribution

Discretionary bonus

Life insurance

Long service awards

Social events across the year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event management, specifically within pharmaceuticals.
• Strong skills in client communication and relationship building.
• Ability to manage logistics and budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage events from briefing to execution for pharmaceutical clients.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to understand their requirements.
• Coordinate logistics including venue booking and supplier management.

Skills

Event management experience

Client relationship management

Logistics management

Pharmaceutical industry knowledge

Budget management

Job description

Hybrid working - 1-2 days p/week or remote - You MUST have event management experience, to be considered for this role This is a fantastic boutique events agency with a specialist remit within the healthcare sector is looking for an Event Project Manager to join their close knit team, supporting with the delivery of a wide range of pharmaceutical events across the globe!

Benefits

• 28 days holiday p/annum
• Pension contribution
• Discretionary bonus
• Life insurance
• Long service awards
• Social events across the year!

The Company

This privately owned agency works with some of the biggest names in pharmaceuticals, delivering a broad range of events including sales conferences, awards dinners, corporate hospitality, gala dinners, global meetings, management conferences, product launches and exhibitions. With a worldwide client base they are going from strength to strength successfully delivering an outstanding service for their clients and with their great culture and quirky team - it's a great company to be a part of!

The Role

Due to increased business and continued growth they are now looking to expand their team in West Yorkshire. As an Event Manager you will work across the mix of predominantly pharma clients, delivering events end to end as follows:

• Brief taking and client meetings
• Proposal research and writing
• Venue finding and attending site visits
• Securing contracts with venues and suppliers
• Managing full logistics including travel and accommodation booking
• Sending out joining instructions and managing delegate attendance and rooming lists
• Managing 3rd party suppliers and DMCs
• Attending events on‑site as the lead Project Manager
• Responsible for budgets and final reconciliation

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will come from a similar background and must have experience of delivering some pharmaceutical events ideally within an agency with up to date training on the ABPI and other country's healthcare compliance. If you are working on a mix of different clients, or have delivered pharma events in a previous role we will also consider your application - most important is the desire to work on multiple projects end to end as well as a real hands on approach.

In return they offer flexible working, fantastic career progression, company-wide bonuses, bespoke training for each team member and above all the chance to join a first‑rate agency where career progression abounds.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well‑being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.