Events Manager - 12 Month FTC

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Events Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves managing both in-person and virtual events, ensuring they align with business objectives. You will be part of a high-performing marketing and events team, where your creativity and organizational skills will shine. With a focus on collaboration and flexibility, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive environment that values innovation and inclusion. If you have a passion for creating exceptional experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wellbeing Subsidy

Gym Membership

Virtual GP

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Non-contributory Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Life Protection

Income Protection

Travel Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and delivery within a corporate setting.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end event planning and execution for client and staff events.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful event delivery.

Skills

Event Planning

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Creative Thinking

Project Management

Education

Professional Marketing Qualification

Tools

DotDigital

CRM Dynamics

SharePoint

Cvent

MS Teams

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Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.

Events Manager - 12 Month FTC

Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Events Manager to help deliver exceptional in-person and virtual events. This position is a 12-month fixed-term contract and will be responsible for the end-to-end management of client and staff events, working across both B2B and B2C audiences. You will be part of a high-performing business marketing and events team, gaining exposure to a variety of interesting campaigns and programs. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by creating outstanding experiences for clients, prospects, and staff, while helping the business achieve its ambitious growth targets.

Key Responsibilities

Event Management

Event Design

Create innovative and differentiated event programs that align with business and marketing objectives. Stay current with best practices across virtual event platforms, venues, and entertainment options.

Planning and Budget Management

Source appropriate venues, produce event proposals, and manage the delivery of events from conception to completion. Conduct detailed budget planning, tracking, cost negotiation, reconciliation, and invoice processing. Collaborate with legal, procurement, compliance, health and safety, and marketing operations to ensure all risk assessments, permissions, and contracts are completed to company standards.

Client and Stakeholder Management

Work closely with internal stakeholders and marketing colleagues to deliver events as part of multi-channel campaigns. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Communication and Branding

Manage all event communications, including invitations and guest list management using online systems (experience with DotDigital, CRM Dynamics, SharePoint, Cvent preferred). Develop online surveys to gauge client and staff experiences post-event and conduct attendance analysis and reporting.

Logistics and Delivery

Familiar with virtual platforms like MS Teams and Live, with experience delivering webinars and in-person events. Conduct venue research, site inspections, and prepare comprehensive venue proposals. Manage supplier and agency relationships, including cost negotiations.

Support for Hospitality Manager

Assist with ticketing and hospitality for the Investec Champions Cup sponsorship, including ticket allocation, distribution, and liaising with clubs. Work with Marketing Operations on contracts.

Core Skills and Knowledge

Experience in event planning, delivery, budget and project management within a corporate setting. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship skills. Creative thinking and ability to take events from concept to delivery. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.

Additional Attributes (Helpful but Not Essential)

• Understanding of Financial Organizations: Familiarity with the financial services sector would be advantageous.
• Professional Marketing Qualification: A marketing qualification would be beneficial but is not required.

Our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote, fostering collaboration and flexibility.

Investec offers wellbeing benefits such as a Wellbeing Subsidy, Gym Membership, Virtual GP, Peppy Health App, Private Medical & Dental Insurance, and more.

Monetary benefits include a Non-contributory Pension and Discretionary Bonus. Other benefits include Life & Income Protection, Travel schemes like Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme.

We promote a culture of belonging and inclusion, encouraging everyone to be themselves, which drives innovation and business performance.

We also provide tools like Recite Me, which includes a screen reader, styling options, translation, and reading aids to support accessibility.