Events Manager – London

Blue Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent US-based law firm in London is seeking an experienced Events Manager for a 6-month maternity cover contract. The role involves managing the events function to support marketing and business development objectives, requiring strong project management skills and legal services experience. Applications from candidates outside specified sectors will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing events, preferably in a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with London suppliers is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the London event strategy.
• Plan and execute both large and small-scale events.
• Conduct post-event debriefs and deliver analysis.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Relationship management with suppliers

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Location: London

Salary: Market Rate

Salary band: Market Rate

Contract type: Contract/Temporary

Date posted: 11/09/2023

A prominent US-based law firm are seeking an Events Manager to join their London office for a 6-month maternity cover contract. The role-holder will manage the delivery of the events function involving planning and executing a diverse range of events that supports internal marketing and business development objectives.

The Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the London event strategy, ensuring events and KPIs are aligned with strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with various departments to assess the business value of each event and provide guidance as needed.
• Successfully plan and execute large and small-scale events catering to priority business growth areas and targeted audiences.
• Take ownership of event delivery, managing all aspects including initial briefing to on-the-day event management.
• Conduct post-event debriefs and deliver qualitative and quantitative post-event analysis to measure and assess event success.
• Liaising with relevant teams across the business to ensure event processes, documentation and guidance are kept updated, and in line with best practice.
• Responsible for managing and promoting the London Events Calendar, and internally promoting visibility of event activity.
• Staying updated on competitor activity, new industry developments and maintaining relationships with external suppliers.

The Candidate

• Previous experience managing events, preferably within a legal / professional services environment.
• Excellent project management and problem solving skills
• Possess existing relationships with London suppliers and vendors (Advantageous).
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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