Events & Marketing Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Events Manager to lead their seminars and events program in the UK. This role involves driving event performance, managing a small team, and collaborating with various departments to ensure successful execution. With a focus on maximizing new business opportunities, you will analyze event data and report on performance metrics. This position offers fantastic career development opportunities and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about events and looking for a dynamic role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

State-of-the-art onsite gym

Weekly employee recognition incentives

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Life Insurance

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing successful seminars or events.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee seminars and events to maximize business opportunities.
• Analyze event data and provide performance updates.

Skills

Event Management

CRM Systems

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Time Management

Job description

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Manchester City Centre – next to Victoria Station

Peninsula has been empowering businesses for 41 years, with over 44,000 UK business owners choosing Peninsula for their HR & Health & Safety support.

This role is to effectively manage and take full ownership of the seminars and events programme in the UK to maximise new business and close opportunities.

Taking responsibility for driving event performance to achieve and exceed revenue targets for the Events Department.

Check out our fantastic benefits package:

• Fantastic career development opportunities.
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off, increasing after 2 years’ service.
• State-of-the-art onsite gym coming soon!
• Weekly employee recognition incentives, including a trip to the Lake District.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling.
• Life Insurance and Health cash plan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bright Exchange Perks with retail discounts.

What the role entails:

• Developing the growth and success of the Events Department, a key revenue source for Peninsula.

Ensuring effective management of all seminars and events to maximise new business opportunities.

Analyzing event data (delegate quality, registrations, execution, performance) with comprehensive reporting.

Providing weekly updates on event performance and attending Sales Operations team meetings.

Writing and proofreading marketing copy and literature related to seminars and events.

Overseeing team workflow, assigning tasks, projects, and activities.

Building collaborative relationships with Business Development Managers, Regional Managers, Business Sales Team, and Floor Managers to ensure optimal event execution and opportunity maximization.

Monitoring and reviewing key event metrics such as sales revenue, conversion rates, attendance, and cancellations.

Identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategic changes.

Owning the event programme and departmental targets, including planning, mapping future events, managing ongoing programmes, and developing new event types.

Skills required:

• Experience managing successful seminars or events for new business acquisition.
• Experience working with CRM systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment under tight deadlines.
• Confidence in delivering event analysis and recommendations to Board-level members.
• Positive attitude to enhance performance and drive accountability.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external parties.
• Ability to motivate, lead, and coach a small team.

If you're seeking your next opportunity as an Events Manager, apply today!

Peninsula is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value collaboration, diverse perspectives, and multiple approaches. We care about our employees and communities, nurture talent, and encourage ambition. We are passionate about our people, who take pride in their work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.