Events Manager

First Recruitment Services; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events management company is searching for an experienced Events Manager to oversee the organization of international business summits. The ideal candidate will manage all aspects of events from sourcing venues and budget management to onsite event coordination and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. This full-time position offers a salary of £40,000 to £45,000, based in Brighton, along with generous benefits such as 25 days holiday, pension contributions, and health benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday off

Contributory pension

Life assurance scheme

Group income protection

Wellbeing and health benefits

Cycle to work and electric car schemes

Qualifications

• Must have previous event management experience overseeing a full event cycle.
• Experience in creating and managing event budgets based on cost control.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of international business summits ensuring high standards.
• Oversee event logistics and operations including vendor coordination.
• Coordinate with marketing team for event promotion and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Event management experience

Budget management

Outstanding communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experience with registration systems

Flexibility to travel internationally

Additional language skills (Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic)

Tools

Cvent

Swapcard

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Events Manager to join a company in the events sector operating globally to produce and deliver international business summits in the sustainability sector. The Events Manager will lead organisation of international business summits, from venue sourcing and supplier & client liaison and budget management to running events on the day and coordinating other teams.

The Event Manager will :

• Manage tasks, projects, and events ensuring they are delivered on time, to budget and at a high standard
• Oversee event logistics and operations including venue & AV set up, hotel block bookings, floorplans, catering, exhibition planning and travel / accommodation for the team
• Collaborate with Event Assistants, speakers and stakeholders for seamless event delivery
• Plan and allocate team workloads and manage timelines
• Research and negotiate with vendors, suppliers and AV companies
• Manage events on the day, overseeing onsite teams
• Ensure speakers are fully briefed and engaged throughout the event lifecycle
• Coordinate with the marketing team to help plan event marketing campaigns
• Work with event partners to ensure the fulfilment of contract deliverables

Skills & experience required :

• Previous event management experience is essential and should include the ability to oversee a full event cycle from venue sourcing, budget management, stakeholder and supplier liaison, through to running events onsite
• Experience creating, monitoring and managing event budgets, ensuring cost control, value for money, and accurate financial reporting
• Excellent organisational skills and outstanding communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and ideally experience with registration systems / online meeting platforms such as Cvent and Swapcard
• Additional language skills in Portuguese, Spanish or Arabic would be an advantage but not essential
• Flexibility with working hours around events and a willingness to travel internationally

Salary, hours and company benefits :

• £40,000 to £45,000 based on experience
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, office based in Brighton
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus Birthday off, plus a volunteer day
• Contributory pension
• Life assurance scheme
• Group income protection
• Wellbeing and health benefits
• Cycle to work and electric car schemes

Wild Recruitment Ltd T / A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy