Oliver Wyman - Events Planner - London

Oliver Wyman; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Wyman is seeking an Events Planner to manage and support the delivery of internal training and firm events in London. The role involves coordinating logistics, managing budgets, and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful events. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of event planning experience and a Bachelor's degree, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of event planning experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and manage execution of internal training and firm events.
• Coordinate event logistics including agenda, travel, invitations, and materials.
• Manage event budgets and perform cost reconciliation.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Cvent

Zoom

Qualtrics

Poll Everywhere

Job description

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The Opportunity: The Events Planner manages and supports the delivery of internal training and firm events, working closely with the OW Learning and Development Team. This role joins a global team, reporting to the Events Manager - UK, and is responsible for coordinating, producing, and delivering events aligned with the firm's learning and development strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan, develop, and manage execution of internal in-person training and firm events.
2. Collaborate with the Event Operations Manager for venue and vendor sourcing, from brief to contract negotiations.
3. Coordinate event logistics including agenda, travel, invitations, registration, F&B, and materials in collaboration with L&D, IT, Design, and BCD Travel.
4. Manage event budgets and perform cost reconciliation.
5. Handle all aspects of Cvent registration, including website creation, management, reporting, and event mailbox.
6. Build and manage Event App for large training programs as needed.
7. Develop and maintain vendor relationships, including procurement and contract negotiations.
8. Work with stakeholders to develop and deliver training programs.
9. Lead projects to develop guidelines and share best practices.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3+ years of event planning experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Skills & Attributes:

• Clear, inclusive, and respectful communication.
• Creativity, agility, and purpose-driven work ethic.
• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills; capable of guiding senior stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong prioritization, accountability, and results orientation.
• Risk awareness and proactive issue management.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented, resilient, and a team player.
• Enthusiastic, with integrity and willingness to assist.
• Open to feedback, eager to learn and develop.
• Willing to travel as needed.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with meeting management software and virtual tools like Cvent, Zoom, Qualtrics, Poll Everywhere.

Why join Oliver Wyman?

At Oliver Wyman, we lead with heart—loving what we do and having fun. We seek diverse perspectives, challenge norms, and pursue impactful, sustainable solutions. We value initiative, impact, and balance, fostering an environment where everyone can voice opinions and grow.

Oliver Wyman, part of Marsh McLennan, is committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexibility. We embrace a hybrid work model, expecting colleagues to work onsite at least three days a week, with designated 'anchor days'.