Senior Events & Marketing Executive

Greater Birmingham Chambers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

GP access discounts

Job summary

Greater Birmingham Chambers is seeking a Senior Events & Marketing Executive to lead the planning, promotion and delivery of our member events while supporting wider marketing campaigns.

You will own the membership events calendar, coordinate delivery from venue sourcing to on-the-day support, and craft engaging marketing content to maximise attendance and engagement. This role requires strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in events.
• Experience in contributing to and executing marketing campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Chamber's membership events calendar and associated marketing activity.
• Coordinate all aspects of event delivery including venue sourcing, delegate management, registration, invoicing and on-the-day support.
• Create engaging marketing content and promotional materials to maximise attendance and engagement.
• Work with divisional leads to support business objectives.
• Analyse campaign and event performance to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Event planning

Marketing campaigns

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisation

Microsoft Office

Education

Event management qualification

Tools

Email marketing platforms

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional events with a creative flair for marketing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Join the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) and help us engage, connect and support one of the UK's most vibrant business communities.

As our Senior Events & Marketing Executive, you will play a key role in planning, promoting and delivering the Chamber's extensive programme of member events while supporting wider marketing campaigns across the organisation. Working closely with the Events Manager and Head of Marketing, Digital & Events, you will help ensure events are well attended, professionally delivered and contribute to member satisfaction and retention.

You will take ownership of the membership events calendar, managing the operational and marketing activity required to deliver successful events across the Chamber network. From venue sourcing and event logistics to supporting marketing campaigns and post-event analysis, you will be responsible for creating engaging experiences that support our members and commercial objectives.

The role will involve:

• Managing the Chamber's membership events calendar and associated marketing activity.
• Coordinating all aspects of event delivery, including venue sourcing, delegate management, registration, invoicing and on-the-day event support.
• Creating engaging marketing content and promotional materials to maximise attendance and engagement.
• Working closely with divisional leads and colleagues across the organisation to support business objectives.
• Analysing campaign and event performance to identify opportunities for improvement and maximise return on investment.
• Supporting wider departmental marketing activity and projects as required.
• Acting as a brand ambassador and ensuring all communications align with GBCC brand guidelines.

To be successful in this role, you will have a minimum of three years' experience primarily in events, with marketing, excellent communication skills and a highly organised approach to managing multiple priorities. You will be comfortable working independently, building strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders and maintaining excellent attention to detail.

You will also have:

• Experience in planning and delivering events.
• Experience in contributing to and executing marketing campaigns.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• A proactive and results-focused approach.
• An interest in digital marketing, customer insight and marketing analytics.

A diploma, NVQ or degree in event management (or working towards), experience using email marketing platforms and experience marketing to a B2B audience would be advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Marketing, Digital & Events team and play a vital role in supporting the growth and success of Greater Birmingham's business community. If you are ready to bring your creativity, organisation and passion for events and marketing to the GBCC, we'd love to hear from you.

At GBCC, our employees benefit from:

• Hybrid working (currently 50%) & flexible working hours within GBCC’s core working hours - non-contractual arrangement
• 28 days annual leave (includes 3 fixed Christmas days) + 8 bank holidays
• Pension: 3% employer contribution
• Life assurance of x4 salary
• BHSF scheme; discount offers and access to GP, counselling & employee assistance program.

The Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce is an equal opportunities employer.

We strive to ensure that opportunities to work and develop at the GBCC are open to all.

We treat all job applications equally, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other equality characteristic.

If you are from outside of the UK, evidence will be required to prove you are eligible to live and work in the UK, if you do not have this, we will be unable to progress your application as the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce are unable to provide sponsorship. Therefore, in the recruitment process all candidates are required to provide the necessary right to work evidence and documentation.