Event Specialist

Alternatives; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working setup

Pension benefits

Healthcare and Dental

Learning and Development stipends

Flexible annual leave allowance

Flexible annual leave

Job summary

A leading consultancy in event management seeks an experienced Event Specialist in London. The role involves coordinating logistics for various enterprise events, particularly in the legal technology sector. Responsibilities include managing event execution, overseeing attendee journeys, and collaborating with sales and marketing teams to ensure strategic alignment. The position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive benefits like healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of practical experience in event coordination or event marketing.
• Ability to manage logistics for various events, both intimate and large.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail are critical.
• Highly organized with strong detail orientation.
• Willingness to travel 25–30% across US & Canada.
• Familiarity with event platforms and CRM tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for enterprise events across North America.
• Support flagship events with smooth execution.
• Manage company presence at legal technology conferences.
• Oversee the attendee journey from invitations to post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams on event strategy.
• Track event metrics and contribute to post-event analysis.

Skills

Event coordination

Logistics management

Vendor negotiation

Attention to detail

Experience with event management platforms

CRM familiarity

CRM tools familiarity

Tools

Cvent

Salesforce

Salesforce

Job description

Event Specialist – London

Are you a hands‑on Event Specialist who thrives on creating memorable experiences and building meaningful connections? Do you enjoy planning and executing bespoke events that bring together technology leaders from the world’s most prestigious law firms, while supporting the growth of enterprise sales?

Our client, a global leader in legal technology, operating in over 130 countries, is looking for an experienced Event Specialist to join their growing team in London – providing a top‑tier client service by delivering exceptional and original events and entertainment functions.

As the Event Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our North American marketing strategy, delivering flawless, high‑touch events that strengthen community, drive engagement, and leave a lasting impact.

Core duties of the Event Specialist will include:

• Coordinating all logistics for a variety of enterprise events across North America, including executive dinners, networking events, and regional community meetups
• Supporting flagship events, ensuring smooth execution and high‑quality attendee experiences
• Managing company presence at major legal technology conferences in the US and Canada, including booth setup, speaking session coordination, and related activities
• Overseeing the full attendee journey from invitations and registration to on‑site support and post‑event follow‑up, ensuring a seamless, “white glove” experience
• Collaborating closely with the Events & Community Manager and US‑based sales and marketing teams to align events with strategic objectives and pipeline goals
• Tracking event metrics, managing leads, and contributing to post‑event analysis to measure impact and identify opportunities for improvement

Skills and experience you will need for the Event Specialist role:

• 3–5 years of practical experience in event coordination or event marketing, preferably in a B2B or enterprise software setting
• Demonstrated ability to manage logistics for both intimate, high‑end events and large‑scale conferences
• Skilled in vendor negotiation, contract oversight, and budget management
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Availability to travel across the US and Canada for events (around 25–30% of the time)
• Familiarity with event management platforms (e.g., Cvent, Splash) and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) is advantageous

What’s on offer:

• Hybrid working set up
• Pension, Healthcare and Dental
• Learning and Development stipends
• Flexible annual leave allowance

*Please note – this role is based in London

What’s next?

Please apply now by sending your CV to [e-mail] and I will reply to your application in due course.

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Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Marketing

Industries

• Legal Services and Marketing Services