Meetings and Events Project Manager

Emota; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global events agency is looking for a Meetings and Events Project Manager to oversee events for pharmaceutical clients. The role includes managing event logistics, budget, and client relationships, with required international travel. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in event management and significant customer service skills, alongside proficiency in Excel.

Benefits

Volunteer days

Enhanced annual leave

Company pension

Life and health insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in corporate events management.
• Experience with managing event budgets from start to end.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage all logistical arrangements for events.
• Ensure profitable and compliant events.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to clients.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Client liaison

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Meetings and Events Project Manager

Brand: Emota

Location: UK: Ashby-de-la-Zouch or Manchester, hybrid

Reporting to: Project Director

Direct report(s): None

A bit about the role …

Reporting into a Project Director you will manage global meetings, events and congress participation for our pharmaceutical clients. You will ensure each event is profitable, compliant and meets clients and team's expectations. You will be responsible for all logistical elements and budget management and be supported by a Project Executive who will manage the attendee participation.

This role, which includes national and international travel, will involve client partner, supplier and financial management at all stages of the delivery - pre, on-site and post event.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to you including volunteer days, enhanced annual leave with an option to buy/sell, company pension, life and health insurance and many other benefits.

What will you be do …

Project Management :

· Manage all venues and associated logistical arrangements including congress attendance and business centre, dinners and break-outs and housing blocks and attrition

· Manage congress sponsorship activity on behalf of your client including approval process, liaison with client contracting team and booth providers

· Manage and co-ordinate client requirements with all 3rd party suppliers/internal service providers

· Produce, manage and circulate important communications e.g. weekly status reports to all main meeting partners

· Travel on-site to conduct site inspections including planning meetings with all suppliers and for delivery of the event

· Manage post event metric reporting

Client Liaison and Development :

· Deliver first class customer service following clients goals

· Plan, attend and implement client planning meetings – face-to-face, hybrid and virtual including debriefs

· Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of budgets, throughout the lifecycle of each event including approving invoices

· Ensure financial tracking of each event and conduct regular 'health checks' to ensure positive cash flow

· Accomplish scope management – to identify and charge clients for out-of-scope activities

· Track cost avoidance / saving measures

· Ensure compliance with company and client invoicing processes

· Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of congress cross charge budgets, throughout the lifecycle of each event

General :

· To work with appropriate support departments to ensure the delivery of client measurables

· Assist new starters by taking on the role of 'Buddy'

· Apply our mission, vision and values

· Comply with all company and client procedures

· Maintain good long-term relationships with hotels, venues and suppliers, to ensure the best value for money for your clients

· Be an ambassador for the agency

· To be mindful of environmental sustainability in all aspects of your role and incorporate this mindset in your approach

What do you need to have …

· Organiser with a minimum of 4 years event management delivery of corporate events

· Experience managing event budgets from initial budget, through revisions and reconciliation

· Team motivator and professional team member

· A focus on accuracy, detail, consistency and dedicated to customer service

· Intermediate level Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets)

· The ability and desire to travel on-site internationally

A bit about us ….

Emota is an award-winning global events agency that creates and delivers engaging, impactful experiences.

Inizio Engage XD is an unusually shaped communications group that creates experiences that inspire lasting change. We partner with clients to provide employee engagement, learning and training solutions, scientific engagement and capability building, all underpinned by applied behavioural science. We engage internal and external audiences through the delivery of live and virtual experiences, film, digital, and immersive content.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

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