Events & Project Officer

MET Recruitment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business support organization in Wolverhampton is seeking an Events & Project Officer to manage a range of events. The role involves event planning, stakeholder engagement, budget management, and post-event evaluations to enhance future projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong event management and marketing skills, demonstrating creativity and ambition.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Senior Management and internal teams to develop proposals.
• Map out the annual Events Calendar and manage expectations.
• Coordinate suppliers, colleagues, and guests on the event day.

Skills

Event management

Project coordination

Marketing

Event promotion

Job description

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with a fantastic business support organisation that is seeking a dynamic, commercial, and well-organised events & project officer to join them on a permanent basis. If you are ambitious, creative, and well-connected in the commercial world, this could be the role for you!

Job Responsibilities

Event Planning and Development

• Liaise with Senior Management, Head of Marketing & Communications, and internal teams to define event and project requirements and develop proposals.
• Map out the annual Events Calendar and coordinate with internal teams to set direction and manage expectations.
• Build strong, effective relationships with key stakeholders.
• Promote events such as networking events, workshops, and conferences, ensuring sponsors are aligned and funding is secured to meet event costs.
• Utilise project management tools like Gantt charts to ensure smooth planning and record-keeping.
• Produce detailed event proposals covering timelines, venues, suppliers, and legal obligations.
• Research venues, suppliers, and contractors; negotiate prices and arrange contracts.
• Manage each activity, ensuring briefings, updates, and progress monitoring.
• Organise committee meetings as needed, tracking progress and actions.
• Engage with sponsors and business partners, developing a pipeline of supporters.
• Plan for insurance, legal, health, and safety obligations.

Delivery

• Coordinate suppliers, colleagues, and guests on the event day to ensure smooth operation within budget.
• Organise facilities such as parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality, and media support.
• Oversee venue dismantling and cleanup.
• Anticipate and manage risks, preparing contingency plans.
• Address concerns from facilitators, participants, and stakeholders.
• Record activities for success measurement and evaluation.

Evaluation

• Produce post-event evaluations to inform future planning and meet sponsorship or funding conditions.
• Collaborate with marketing to document attendance figures.
• Gather testimonials from attendees and sponsors.
• Document lessons learned, both positive and negative.

Job Information

Job Reference: SGJOB3423_1702895971

Salary Range: £32,000 - £34,000

Industry: Advertising and PR

Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Type: Permanent

Skills: Event management, project coordination, marketing, event promotion