Senior Event Executive · ·

Simply Biz Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Biz Ltd is seeking a Senior Event Executive to manage a vast program of over 400 business events annually. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in event planning, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include both in-person and virtual event management, building relationships with partners, and utilizing digital platforms to engage audiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business event planning and delivery.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry is ideal.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end organization of physical and virtual events.
• Build relationships with venues and partners.
• Support hybrid events and engage virtual audiences.

Skills

Business event planning

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

IT skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced events professional with a passion for delivering stand-out business events? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment? Simplybiz is looking for a Senior Event Executive, ideally based in or around the Midlands,to help deliver the biggest events programme in UK financial services—over 400 events a year!

As part of our central events team, you’ll play a key role in:

• End-to-end management of your own events—both physical and virtual
• Hosting events across the UK and supporting our hybrid event programme
• Building relationships with key partners, venues, and financial advisers
• Supporting the Head of Events and the wider Distribution Team
• Using digital platforms to live stream events and engage virtual audiences

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in business event planning and delivery
• Ideally, some knowledge of the financial services industry
• Superb attention to detail, multitasking skills, and a process-driven mindset
• Confidence to host and manage live events (in person and online)
• Great communication skills and a proactive, professional approach
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, and event platforms)
• A full driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the UK
• Flexibility for occasional out-of-hours support during events