Senior Event Executive – London

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

A leading US law firm is seeking a Senior Event Executive to join their London office. This role will play a vital role in the strategic planning and execution of events, sponsorships and projects across the UK and Europe. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

The Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for event planning across the UK and Europe, connecting the dots across external events, strategic campaigns, and internal events.
• Lead virtual and live events from point of inception through closeout, collaborating with event stakeholders and the wider BD team throughout the planning process.
• Establish goals, responsibilities, project plan, and an approved budget in advance of the event.
• Collaborate with the creative team to develop a cohesive design scheme and vision for events.
• Work closely with the BD to identify market trends, client needs, and competitor strategies to inform event opportunities.
• Produce event follow-up materials, such as final attendance reports, budget summaries, and post-event reports for lawyer follow-up.
• Analyze the benefits of sponsorship opportunities, provide recommendations on the value, and confirm the accuracy of the firm's brand across relevant events.

The Candidate:

• Experience leading teams, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Project management skills – able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high degree of detail and accuracy.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate needs and identify opportunities, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Educated to a degree level.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm, or a high-profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.