Senior Event Manager - Large Scale Conferences

Media IQ Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global events business in London is seeking a Senior Event Manager to oversee 6-7 large scale b2b conferences annually. The role involves mentoring a junior manager and managing all aspects of event logistics, from venue search to onsite management. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in event management and a proven track record of managing mid-large scale conferences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years event management experience.
• Experience with managing mid-large scale b2b conferences is a must.
• Ability to multi-task under pressure and manage international travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage 6-7 large global conferences per year.
• Mentor junior event manager.
• Coordinate event logistics including venue search and supplier negotiations.

Skills

Event management experience

Managing mid-large scale conferences

Relationship building

Multi-tasking under pressure

Job description

Job Sector

Conference + Content Production / Event Management

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

London (2 days a week) + Working from Home

Job Reference

MediaIQ-EvtMan2391

Do you have 3+ years' experience of managing large scale b2b conferences?

Want to work for a leading global events business?

If yes, please read on....

The Company

A leading global conference organiser which runs large scale events across a variety of sectors including etail, supply chain, finance and defence. They have a collaborative, professional and dynamic culture.

The Role of Senior Event Manager

As Senior Event Manager you will be a senior member within a team of 11 event managers. You will manage around 6-7 events per year which will all be large global conferences (400-1,000 delegates in size with multiple streams).

Aside from managing your own event portfolio, you will also mentor/manage a more junior event manager.

Your responsibilities will cover the usual areas of event management including:- signage and programme design, booking staff travel and accommodation, onsite management of the events team, exhibition floor plan deisgn and layout, venue search, supplier negotiation, catering, AV and stand contractor liaison, implementation of mobile app and registration process and more.

Requirements for this Senior Event Manager role

• 3+ years event management experience
• Experience of managing mid-large scale b2b conferences (must have)
• Friendly, collaborative and personable
• Strong relationship builder
• Stable career history
• Able to multi-task under pressure
• Able to travel internationally to the events

If you think that you could be the Senior Event Manager our client is looking for, please apply.