Events Planner Marketing Solutions · London

DN Media Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in content marketing and events is seeking an Events Planner in London. This role involves managing logistics, budgets, and supplier relations for successful B2B events and ensuring smooth project management delivery. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills and a proactive, client-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience managing B2B events.
• Proficiency in event lifecycle management.
• Positive attitude and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan operations and logistics for in-person events and webinars.
• Manage event budgets and produce P&L statements.
• Coordinate with delegates, speakers, and sponsors.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Client-focused Approach

Tools

ON24

CVENT

Job description

Our Content Marketing and Events team in London is looking to hire an Events Planner, to be part of their highly productive team.

Details of the role and requirements are as follows:

Role objectives:

• Planning all operations and logistics for assigned events, including in-person events and webinars, under any of the brands of DN Media Group’s Global Publications.
• Reporting to the Conference Manager, working closely with the Director of Events, Conference Planner, Programmer, and Sales team to produce successful events.
• Taking full ownership of the operations and logistics, ensuring best practices are achieved and delivered.
• Managing event-specific budgets, including preparation, negotiations, forecasts, risk alerts, and corrective actions.
• Ensuring effective project management by adhering to timelines and evaluating results against goals.
• Managing suppliers, overseeing contracts, and maintaining supplier relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Updating event websites with relevant content.
• Managing event budgets and producing P&L statements.
• Sourcing and managing venues and external suppliers.
• Coordinating with delegates, speakers, and sponsors before and during events.
• Handling delegate registration, invoicing, and queries.
• Ensuring sponsor contract deliverables are met.
• Providing speaker information, managing speaker queries, and preparing materials.
• Setting up and running the event, ensuring smooth sessions and participant experience.
• Managing on-site staff and ensuring event objectives are met or exceeded.
• Collecting and circulating feedback, and managing event photos and videos.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in managing operations and logistics for B2B events or conferences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in event lifecycle management, research, and attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver under deadlines.
• Positive attitude with a client-focused approach and a 'get it done' mindset.
• Experience with webinar tools like ON24 or CVENT is a plus.
• Willingness to travel, including overseas, to manage onsite events.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity. DN Media Group’s publications deliver industry-leading journalism, analysis, content, and events across sectors like shipping, seafood, and energy. Our offices are located in London, Singapore, Shanghai, US, and Norway.

Visit our career pages and website to learn more about DN Media Group and the opportunities we offer.