Global Corporate Events Project Manager

FIRST; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance with BUPA

28 Days Annual Leave PLUS Bank H olid

20 Days of Sick Pay

Enhanced Parental Leave

Wellness Stipend

Headspace access

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Pension Scheme Enhancements

Discretionary Bonus Structure

Global opportunities

Job summary

FIRST, a global brand experience agency, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end events and conferences across virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats. You will manage budgets, venue contracts, and a range of logistics from registration to on-site execution, working with senior clients and cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5–7+ years in event management, proficiency with MS Office, and travel to various locations.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years’ event management experience, preferably in a corporate or financial environment.
• Experience in events, conferences, meetings and production management, including C-level events, cocktail receptions and multi-day events.
• Experience managing senior clients.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint and Excel.
• Motivated, self-starter with strong Project Management and independent work ethic.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects under pressure and deadlines.
• Virtual event experience preferred – Webex and Zoom experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership/negotiation/decision-making skills.
• Adaptable, proactive, and client-focused with strong communication abilities.
• Willing to travel to various locations for site visits and on-site management of events.
• Experience with large and complex databases preferred, Cvent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of venues and suppliers in key European cities.

Responsibilities

• Full life-cycle planning and execution of multiple key events in virtual, in-person and hybrid formats.
• Financial management including budget development and management, expense tracking, and post-event reporting.
• Site selection, venue contracts, and supplier management.
• Coordinate registration, catering, transport, hotel, entertainment, A/V, webcasts, staging and speaker management.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Production, Event Technology, Data team, Legal and Compliance on event deliverables.
• Plan virtual events: select platforms, timelines, invitations, and attendee communications.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients on large-scale programs; be a strong team player.
• Ensure adherence to client standards and compliance/risk policies.
• Oversee on-site management of events and post-event wrap-up and debriefs.
• Share knowledge of best practices and new suppliers/venues.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Project planning

Leadership

Virtual events

Client management

Travel readiness

Vendor management

Cvent knowledge

Tools

Cvent

Job description

FIRST, a global brand experience agency, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end events and conferences across virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats. You will manage budgets, venue contracts, and a range of logistics from registration to on-site execution, working with senior clients and cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5–7+ years in event management, proficiency with MS Office, and travel to various locations.