Senior Events Executive (Reading)

Simplyhealth; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health company in the UK is seeking a Senior Events Executive to develop and manage a variety of events that support their marketing strategy. This role involves creative project management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring successful event execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management and project oversight, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing healthcare access.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing events and budgets.
• Ability to create engaging event materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage an extensive programme of events.
• Host and manage events, liaising with key stakeholders.
• Create evaluation surveys to measure campaign success.

Skills

Project Management

Event Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

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 to increase participation.
6. Ensure the safe delivery of all event collateral and equipment, including building and dismantling stage sets and operating troubleshooting audio-visual equipment.
7. Manage and maintain relationships with external agencies such as venues, promotional merchandise providers, entertainment companies, stand designers, and audio-visual providers, ensuring clear briefs and success criteria.
8. Research and source clinical, motivational, keynote, celebrity, and professional speakers to meet event objectives.
9. Create evaluation surveys to measure campaign success and provide regular reports to leadership.
10. Stay updated on regulatory changes and develop supporting events accordingly.
11. Line management of Event Executives.