Senior Event Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise internationale de services juridiques recherche un professionnel exceptionnel pour diriger la fonction événements dans son bureau de Londres. Vous serez responsable de la planification et de l'exécution d'événements clients de premier plan, en dirigant une équipe performante et en assurant une coordination impeccable.

Qualifications

• Minimum de 10 ans d'expérience en planification d'événements dans un cabinet d'avocats ou un environnement de services professionnels.
• Énergique, motivé et axé sur les objectifs de l'entreprise.
• Excellente capacité à collaborer et à établir un réseau.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la planification et l'exécution d'événements de haut niveau.
• Assurer la coordination de chaque événement, de la conception à l'achèvement.
• Gérer la logistique des événements, y compris la sélection de lieux et la budgétisation.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Project Management

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Job description

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We are seeking an exceptional professional to lead the events function in the London office of a prestigious international law firm, with direct line management of two high-performing team members.

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you have considerable experience planning and executing high-profile client events at another leading law firm or other corporate/professional services organisation and have very strong communication, organisational and project management skills. The role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who takes pride in being an exceptional and motivating line manager.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Leading the planning and execution of high-profile and signature events, collaborating closely with firm leadership and Business Development teams.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for each assigned event, ensuring seamless coordination from concept to completion.
• Overseeing all pre-event planning, including guest list development, invitation and reminder management, vendor coordination, internal logistics, and preparatory meetings.
• Driving continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements that increase efficiency and elevate event quality.
• Managing logistics for external conference sponsorships and events, including venue selection, budget planning and tracking, contract negotiation, catering, A/V setup, registration, branded materials, and transportation.
• Identifying and implementing cost-effective strategies that maintain a premium attendee experience, such as optimising vendor contracts, reducing print materials, and streamlining A/V usage.
• Ensuring on-site presence and oversight at all managed events to guarantee flawless execution.

Required experience & attributes:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience of event planning in a law firm or other professional services environment.
• Energetic and highly motivated to achieve the firm’s goals.
• Has a growth mindset, seeking continuous improvement.
• Excellent collaborator and networker.
• A keen eye for detail and a flare for creating memorable professional events experiences.