Senior Event Executive – London

Blue Legal; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm is seeking a Senior Event Executive to manage events across the UK and Europe. This key role involves strategic planning, project management, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Candidates should have experience in professional services, strong leadership skills, and be educated to degree level. The position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and develop in-demand skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services environment.
• Capability in handling multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead event planning across the UK and Europe.
• Establish goals, responsibilities, and budgets for each event.
• Produce post-event materials for analysis and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Market Rate
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 02/07/2024

A leading US law firm is seeking a Senior Event Executive to join their London office. This role will play a vital part 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 dynamic environment.

The Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for event planning across the UK and Europe, coordinating external events, strategic campaigns, and internal events.
• Lead virtual and live events from inception to completion, collaborating with stakeholders and the wider BD team throughout the planning process.
• Establish goals, responsibilities, project plans, and budgets in advance of each event.
• Work with the creative team to develop cohesive design schemes and visions for events.
• Collaborate with the BD team to identify market trends, client needs, and competitor strategies to inform event opportunities.
• Produce post-event materials, such as attendance reports, budget summaries, and follow-up reports for lawyers.
• Assess sponsorship opportunities, provide recommendations on value, and ensure the firm’s brand is accurately represented at relevant events.

The Candidate:

• Experience leading teams, preferably within a professional services environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker capable of anticipating needs, identifying opportunities, and driving initiatives to completion.
• Educated to degree level.

Please note: 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. Applications outside these sectors will not be accepted.

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