Event Programme Manager

Adecco; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking an Event Programme Manager in London for a 15-month temporary hybrid role. Day rate is 485 Umbrella. You will manage end-to-end event logistics, budgets, and vendor coordination across multiple business units while ensuring branding and compliance standards.

The role requires strong experience in corporate events, exceptional multitasking, and travel willingness for domestic and international events. It offers hybrid work with 3 days in office and extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Corporate Events or Hospitality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Excellent time management to oversee projects with varying lead times.
• Proven success in being people-focused with exceptional relationship management skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential for success in this role.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and public holidays as needed.
• Availability for domestic and international travel to support and execute events.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project logistics and ensure successful execution of assigned event projects across all business units.
• Work alongside Event Project Managers to support event execution planning and special projects.
• Generate innovative ideas to enhance client experiences and drive cost savings.
• Oversee all logistical details for assigned events, including attendee coordination and presenter arrangements.
• Ensure event programme branding aligns with organisational standards, including marketing materials, signage, and displays.
• Maintain accurate budgets for events while managing metrics reporting details.
• Support expense management initiatives, evaluate event risks, reconcile invoices, and process payments.
• Collaborate with internal and external vendors to manage venue logistics, transportation, and audiovisual needs.
• Review and negotiate contracts to secure the best rates possible for event services.
• Partner with technology and audio-visual teams to ensure that all necessary equipment is included for each event.
• Initiate and oversee the creation of web registration sites, ensuring content accuracy and responding to inquiries effectively.
• Make informed business decisions while safeguarding the organisation's reputation and adhering to compliance standards.

Skills

Corporate events

Hospitality

Time management

Communication

Negotiation

Travel willingness

Job description

Event Programme Manager

Location: E14
Contract Type: Temporary. Contract Length: 15 months
Working Pattern: Full Time, hybrid 3 days in office

Day rate: 485 Umbrella

What You will Do:

• Manage day-to-day project logistics and ensure successful execution of assigned event projects across all business units.


• Work alongside Event Project Managers to support event execution planning and special projects.


• Generate innovative ideas to enhance client experiences and drive cost savings.


• Oversee all logistical details for assigned events, including attendee coordination and presenter arrangements.


• Ensure event programme branding aligns with organisational standards, including marketing materials, signage, and displays.


• Maintain accurate budgets for events while managing metrics reporting details.


• Support expense management initiatives, evaluate event risks, reconcile invoices, and process payments.


• Collaborate with internal and external vendors to manage venue logistics, transportation, and audiovisual needs.


• Review and negotiate contracts to secure the best rates possible for event services.


• Partner with technology and audio-visual teams to ensure that all necessary equipment is included for each event.


• Initiate and oversee the creation of web registration sites, ensuring content accuracy and responding to inquiries effectively.


• Make informed business decisions while safeguarding the organisation's reputation and adhering to compliance standards.

What We Need from You:

• Strong experience in Corporate Events or Hospitality, with a proven track record in executing successful events.


• Exceptional skills in managing multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.


• Excellent time management skills to oversee projects with varying lead times.


• Proven success in being people-focused with exceptional relationship management skills.


• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential for success in this role.


• Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and public holidays as needed.


• Availability for domestic and international travel to support and execute events.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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