Events Assistant Manager - B2B Marketing

Lloyds Banking Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known banking organization is seeking an Events Assistant Manager to coordinate and manage end-to-end events for business stakeholders. You will leverage your event management experience to build strong relationships, manage budgets, and ensure a high-quality output. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, along with a proactive attitude. This hybrid role involves working in the office and may require travel within the UK and internationally. A competitive salary ranging from £39,825 to £44,250 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%

Annual bonus award

Share schemes including free shares

Discounted shopping benefits

28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing events effectively.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate end-to-end events for stakeholders.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders.
• Manage budgets effectively and deliver within financial constraints.

Skills

Event management experience

Excellent oral and written communication

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Budget management skills

Attention to detail

Job description

JOB TITLE: Events Assistant Manager - B2B Marketing

SALARY: £39,825 - £44,250

LOCATION: Bristol, Edinburgh or Chester

HOURS: Full Time

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time in an office hub mentioned above. As part of your role there may be a need to travel in the UK and Internationally. You may also be required to work irregular hours to plan and deliver events.

About this opportunity

As an Events Assistant Manager in the B2B Marketing team you will have a key role in supporting our Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB), and Business and Commercial divisions. You will be part of an enthusiastic, energetic and established team who are recognised across the Group for their ability to deliver best in class client experiences, from inception to completion. This can be anything from proprietary conferences, content led client events, sponsorships or our participation at key trade conferences. As a natural communicator, building effective links with business counterparts, suppliers and your wider marketing colleagues will be a key part of your role to influence, inspire and win support at all levels. Event experience is important, but so too is attitude. We value individuals who bring ideas, energy and a 'can do' approach to overcome hurdles and drive projects through to timely completion, with an eye for detail and an ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

You'll be responsible for:

• Coordinating, planning and running events end to end for key business stakeholders.

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships and great communication with stakeholders.

• Contributing your ideas and proposals on our events activities and plans.

• Responding to direction/feedback received from colleagues/attendees regarding delivery of events.

• Working with your Events team colleagues to gain an understanding of each other's roles and supporting each other at peak times.

• Working on ad-hoc projects as and when required.

• Managing external suppliers

• Delivering to an agreed budget

What you'll need

• Event management experience across a number of years.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

• Ability to work to deadlines whilst maintaining high quality output.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to multi-task and project manage to a high standard.

• You will be a self-starter, able to work on your own initiative whilst having a proactive and flexible approach to working as part of a close-knit team.

• Excellent budget management skills

• Strong attention to detail with a positive and proactive attitude.

About working for us

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long‑term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping

• 28 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive? Apply today and find out more!