Senior Event Executive

Simplybiz; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Event Executive based in the Midlands. This role involves managing and delivering over 400 events a year, engaging with key partners, and utilizing digital platforms for hybrid events. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in event planning, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business event planning and delivery.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry desirable.
• Confidence to host and manage live events.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of events, both physical and virtual.
• Building relationships with key partners and venues.
• Supporting the Head of Events and the wider Distribution Team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

IT skills

Job description

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We are the UK's leading provider ofoutsourced regulatory and business support to the retail financial service market.

As part of Fintel, we are committed to simplifying and improving the complex world of financial services and to creating a better outcome for everyone.

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