Event Manager

Permanent employee, Full-time · London

40,000 - 45,000 £ per year

Your mission

The Company
Founded in 2001 and based in Hammersmith, Outsourced Events Ltd is a multi-award winning end-to-end event management provider. Specialising within the IT and professional services industries, as well as the Association and not-for-profit sectors. The team work globally, across more than 50 clients and run upwards of 250 events a year. Our projects focus on conferences, exhibitions and roadshows targeting decision makers within large organisations or membership bodies.

Your profile

The Team

Playing an important project role in an organisation, with is growing and expanding. You will join a growing team of 41, all of whom have a wealth of experience and knowledge in event management.
The team takes great pride in delivering the highest quality of service to all clients and these relationships are absolutely key to the ongoing growth of Outsourced Events. There is a great atmosphere of collaboration, respect, trust and integrity amongst our team.

The Role

Key responsibilities:

Planning, managing and delivering events to the highest standard from start to finish. Meeting client objectives of quality and cost effectiveness, in accordance with the agreement and resourcing levels agreed in the SoW
Identifying, fostering and maintaining relationships with clients to develop repeat business and being the main point of contact
Taking ownership and responsibility for leading projects
Communicating deadlines effectively with the client and ensuring that information is delivered within the timescales required
Producing detailed project plans with a clear understanding of the order of priorities
Travelling to events globally; managing onsite elements and leading the onsite team to deliver a superior experience for all attendees
Providing leadership, motivation, direction and support to any direct reports and the wider project team
Working with the OE Finance Team on budget management and associated reporting, ensuring accurate financial record keeping
Managing external stakeholders, including venue and all suppliers
Post event reporting and delivery

Key qualities required

Ideally you will have 5+ years' experience delivering client service within an agency environment, within the technology sector
Highly self-motivated, passionate, reliable and driven with a forward-thinking approach
Great knowledge of a project lifecycle, from budget skills through to production and delivery
Excellent attention to detail, taking pride and care in the quality of work being produced and a willingness to work together as a team to get things done
Ability to work under pressure and meet the needs of the client when deadlines are tight
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Excellent planning, organisational and negotiation skills
The ability to multitask, manage projects effectively and manage the expectations of others both internally and externally
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft suite, presenting high quality PowerPoint proposals and ideas to prospective clients in a clear and logical fashion whilst ensuring consistency of format and branding
Experience of line management or the potential to grow into an effective line manager with appropriate learning & development support

Why us?

Outsourced Events’ Benefits

Office based role with the opportunity to work from home, as required
Team activities including residential 2-day company meet up, summer BBQ, monthly all-team meet-ups, organised social activities
Working with our Head of Learning & Development to enhance your skills and find opportunities for career progression and promotion
25 days annual leave including three days for the week-long office closure at Christmas
Birthday day off
Pension and bonus scheme
Complimentary access to office gym
Enhanced maternity / paternity packages available

Rate
We are looking for a superstar and will pay a rate reflecting your experience. However, the salary is likely to be in the range of £40-45K. This is a role with an attractive and competitive salary for the right candidate who is looking to grow with us.

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About us

Outsourced Events is a multi-award-winning event management company. We live and breathe events and our enthusiastic and friendly team of event professionals have decades of industry experience, organising events in the technology, commercial, and association sectors, but we will help you whatever the industry.

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