Events & Exhibitions Manager

European Foundation for Business Qualification (EFBQ); Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Event Manager to join their dynamic team in the UK. This role involves managing high-profile events and exhibitions, ensuring they align with the corporate image while meeting the needs of guests. You'll work closely with various stakeholders, from senior management to external VIPs, to deliver memorable experiences. If you have a passion for events and a knack for organization, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative and multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 3 Jahre Erfahrung im Eventmanagement.
• Fähigkeit, große Veranstaltungen zu planen und zu verwalten.

Responsibilities

• Verantwortung für die Planung und Durchführung von Veranstaltungen und Ausstellungen.
• Koordination aller Subunternehmer während der Veranstaltungen.

Skills

Erfahrung im Eventmanagement

Kenntnisse in Protokollaktivitäten

Ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Fähigkeit, unabhängig zu arbeiten

Ausgezeichnete organisatorische Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit, groß angelegte, hochkarätige Veranstaltungen zu planen und zu verwalten

Fähigkeit, mehrere Projekte gleichzeitig zu bearbeiten

Gute Kenntnisse des Unternehmens und der Branche

Fähigkeit, mit Menschen auf allen Ebenen zu arbeiten

Fähigkeit zur Zusammenarbeit mit dem oberen Management

PC-Kenntnisse in Word, Excel und Online-Event-Tools

Fähigkeit, Budgets zu verwalten

Gute Kenntnisse der Beschaffungsprozesse

Verständnis von Compliance-Vorschriften

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

To join a fantastic, international team of dynamic and experienced events professionals who make the department an incredible place to work.

The post holder will have a central role in supporting the business and the Top Management, responsible for managing events, exhibitions, and VIP visits in the UK.

As part of the wider Communications and Corporate Affairs (G) organization, the Event and Exhibition team (GV) is an international, multi cross-divisional, and multicultural team that values different ways of thinking and working to shape and deliver memorable customer experiences, enhancing the Airbus brand and reputation at the highest level.

This role involves some travel within the UK, and the candidate must be able to travel accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Act as a project manager before and during events or visits.
• Plan and deliver Protocol and Events activities in the UK, mainly for Airbus Defence and Space, but for all Airbus divisions as required.
• Support the organization and management of UK-based exhibitions across all divisions.
• Support and arrange VIP, media, and industry visits.
• Gather briefs and all necessary information to determine precise event requirements.
• Be responsible for the event and exhibition concept.
• Decide on treatment for each visitor and coordinate actions or delegate tasks to outside suppliers.
• Coordinate all subcontractors during events.
• Manage the event budget.
• Organize follow-up sessions for lessons learned and recommendations for future editions.
• Apply Airbus standards by being customer-oriented and customizing visits and events according to stakeholders' cultures, expectations, and requirements.
• Provide advice on content and format of events.
• Ensure exhibitions reflect the Airbus corporate image while meeting guests' and hosts' needs.
• Ensure Health and Safety procedures are followed.
• Engage with Senior Management and their offices for hospitality and VIP visit requirements.
• Foster effective partnerships with transnational and trans-divisional colleagues where appropriate.
• Collaborate with site management and services for visits and media events.
• Work closely with UK Communications and Marketing teams to ensure consistent communication, visibility, and sharing of best practices.

Skill Set

• Experience in events management
• Knowledge of Protocol activities
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to plan and manage large-scale, high-profile events
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Good knowledge of the company and industry
• Ability to work with people at all levels, from local contractors to VIPs (external and internal)
• Ability to collaborate with senior management and business areas
• Proficiency in office procedures and PC literacy in Word, Excel, and online event tools
• Ability to manage budgets
• Good knowledge of procurement processes
• Understanding of compliance regulations and processes