Events Executive - Senior Associate (12-months FTC)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Events Executive to manage corporate events in London. This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills to liaise with clients and stakeholders effectively. You'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of event planning, from venue selection to budget management, ensuring each event aligns with strategic marketing goals. Join a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and private medical cover. If you're passionate about event management and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Flexible Working

24/7 Virtual GP Access

Six Volunteering Days a Year

Qualifications

• Experience managing corporate conferences and events end to end.
• Ability to effectively plan and manage corporate projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all elements of events including venue selection and supplier negotiations.
• Ensure events run seamlessly and meet agreed objectives.

Skills

Event Management

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Negotiation Skills

Budget Management

Job description

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Events Executive - Senior Associate (12-months FTC), London

Client: PwC

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Hospitality

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 4100fbec55ee

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.05.2025

Expiry Date: 22.06.2025

Job Description:

The role

requires excellent organisational, influencing, and communication skills to effectively liaise with internal and external clients and support a successful events programme.

The position is based in More London, with travel to event sites and irregular hours. Join us to bring insight into event best practices and future trends in the industry.

What your days will look like:

1. Ensuring that clear objectives are agreed for each event with the event. Gaining an understanding of the campaigns and the strategic positioning of the event within the wider marketing mix for each campaign.
2. Managing all elements of the event. This includes sourcing and selecting venues, audio-visual services, branding, other event services suppliers and speakers; ensuring all relevant contractual processes have been carried out.
3. Making recommendations to stakeholders on third party suppliers, based on the campaign requirements and your knowledge of the events industry and PwC’s preferred supplier policy.
4. Managing events within agreed schedules, scope and budgets.
5. Managing event rehearsals, including advice and guidance to speakers on presentation style and best practice.
6. Onsite management of events to ensure they run seamlessly.
7. Developing and building relationships with key internal client groups.
8. Managing and building effective relationships with external suppliers, including negotiating cost-effective/discounted rates.

The skills and experience we are looking for:

1. Experience managing Corporate conferences, Events and Seminars end to end, in a live environment.
2. A professional services or business to business background is essential.
3. An understanding of general marketing and business development principles is desirable.
4. The ability to effectively plan and manage corporate projects and prioritise conflicting deadlines and to deal effectively with changing requirements.
5. The ability to think broadly, influence and challenge internal stakeholders, as well as a willingness to be challenged.
6. Diplomacy, pragmatism and political sensitivity are required in order to manage expectations, and deal effectively with the challenges of supporting a mixed business partnership.
7. Sound, confident judgement and proven problem solving skills.
8. Strong numeracy skills and proven ability to manage budgets, identify savings and provide value.

What you’ll receive from us:

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.