Events Manager – London

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking an Events Manager for maternity cover in their London office. This role involves planning, executing, and assessing client events while collaborating with the BD & Marketing team. The ideal candidate will have proven event management experience in legal or professional services organizations.

Qualifications

• Experience in event management within a legal or professional services firm.
• Proven ability to deliver client events from planning to execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation and execution of events with the BD & Marketing team.
• Manage firmwide events calendar and coordinate multiple events.
• Develop detailed event plans and oversee budgets.

Skills

Event Management

Collaboration

Budget Management

ROI Analysis

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

CRM Systems Knowledge

Tools

InterAction

Vuture

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

An award-winning national law firm is looking for an Events Manager to join their team. The Events Manager will work with the wider Marketing & BD team to develop and implement plans for successful client events aligned with the firm's strategic priorities and objectives. The role involves managing large internal meetings and events, including the Annual Partners Conferences. This position is a maternity cover for 12 months, based in the firm's London office.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the organisation and execution of events, collaborating with the BD & Marketing team to ensure high-quality experiences and best practices.
• Manage the firmwide events calendar and coordinate multiple events and meetings simultaneously.
• Develop detailed event plans, assign roles, track progress, and address potential issues.
• Confirm event schedules with venues and suppliers, ensuring all needs are met.
• Work with venue sourcing agencies, evaluate proposals, and present information to stakeholders.
• Manage internal event resources and tools, such as the events tracker and intranet pages.
• Measure event ROI by analyzing attendance and engagement metrics, and report findings to the Chief Marketing Officer.
• Develop and oversee budgets for events and handle payments to suppliers.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in event management within a legal or professional services firm.
• Proven ability to deliver client events from planning to execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems (InterAction), and e-marketing tools (e.g., Vuture).
• Knowledge of online platforms such as MS Teams and Zoom.

Note: Only candidates with relevant experience in Law Firms, Accountancy Firms, Management Consultancies, Property/Construction Firms, Financial Services Firms, or high-profile associations or agencies will be considered. Applications outside these sectors will not be accepted.

Blue Legal provides recruitment services for both permanent and temporary roles.