Senior Events Executive

Simplyhealth; Andover; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An innovative health company is seeking a Senior Events Executive to lead a dynamic events programme aimed at enhancing healthcare access in the UK. This role involves creative project management, collaboration with stakeholders, and ensuring successful event execution. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong organizational skills, and have a passion for health and wellbeing. With a commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, this forward-thinking firm offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Group Bonus Scheme

Generous Pension Contribution

28 Days Holiday

Flexible Benefits Pot

Health Plan

Access to Wellbeing Hub

Shopping Discounts

Recognition Awards

Volunteering Days

Qualifications

• Experience organizing external events and managing projects.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an extensive programme of events.
• Create promotional materials and manage event logistics.

Skills

Project Management

Event Management

Strong Literacy

Numeracy Skills

IT Skills

Education

A-levels

Tools

Event Management Software

Job description

We’re not just your average health company; we’re aiming to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK by offering innovative health and wellbeing solutions that are affordable, accessible, and effective. From preventive care to comprehensive medical support, we aim to empower individuals to take charge of their health, inspiring them to make the most of their wellbeing. Added to that, we’re the first health insurer in the UK to be awarded B-Corp status in recognition of our significant achievements in sustainability, in addition to our ambitious environmental and social responsibility goals.

As Senior Events Executive, you’ll be responsible for developing, creating, implementing, promoting, managing, hosting, and evaluating an extensive programme of events to support the marketing plan across Simplyhealth.

Key responsibilities

1. Support developing, implementing, and managing an extensive programme of events through creative project management and budgetary ownership and control.
2. Create a showcase of events and hospitality through printed collateral, website, and videos to excite, engage, and promote our offerings to internal and external clients.
3. Work closely with key stakeholders across all business areas to ensure campaigns and communications are delivered consistently and in a joined-up fashion across the business.
4. Host and manage events with responsibility for liaising with all key staff, venues, speakers, and suppliers.
5. Take ownership as project manager of event attendance, creating support materials as needed to increase participation.
6. Ensure the safe delivery of all event collateral and equipment to events, including building and dismantling stage sets and troubleshooting AV equipment.
7. Manage relationships with external agencies such as venues, promotional merchandise providers, entertainment companies, stand designers, and AV providers to ensure clear briefings and success criteria.
8. Research and source speakers, including clinical, motivational, keynote, celebrity, and professional speakers, to meet event objectives.
9. Create evaluation surveys to measure and monitor campaign success, providing regular reports to leadership.
10. Stay updated on regulatory changes and develop supporting events accordingly.
11. Line manage Event Executives.

About You

To be considered, you must have:

• Experience working in an office environment to tight deadlines.
• Experience organizing external events.
• Educated to a minimum of A-level standard.
• Full driving licence – essential.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Knowledge of IT systems.

Our dream candidate will also have:

• Project management or Events project management experience.
• Understanding of the dental market.

What’s in it for you

Along with a competitive salary, our benefits include:

• Group bonus scheme
• Generous pension with a 6% contribution from us
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell additional days
• Flexible benefits pot for benefits like critical illness cover, private medical insurance, shopping vouchers, and more
• Your own health plan
• Access to a wellbeing hub
• Shopping discounts
• Recognition awards
• Give as you earn
• 3 volunteering days annually

Our head office is in Hampshire, but we support a ‘smart working’ approach, allowing flexible work locations and times. You can expect to be in Andover once a week, with travel to UK and European events expected regularly.

Your Recruitment Journey

We aim to provide a fair, inclusive, and diverse application process to hire top talent based on skills and behaviors essential for success.

• Screening call with Talent Acquisition
• Interview with the hiring manager and team
• Aptitude assessment
• Second interview with the team
• Offer

For support with your application or adjustments, contact our Talent Team at: [e-mail].

Please note: Due to high application volumes, we may close the role early and cannot consider late applications.