A new role reporting to one of our very experienced event managers, you will be a key member of the team with lots of opportunity for growth. This role would suit an existing Event Executive, Account Executive or Event Assistant ready to take the next step or someone already working within a venue or hospitality management role looking to move across. Whichever applies to you, Outsourced Events is a fast-paced, vibrant, creative and talented team and you will play an important role in creating successful events.

The Role & Responsibilities

• Take on the full operational delivery of a number of events, working with the Event Manager to develop the operational project plan to cover all processes from concept to planning and delivery
• Lead all operational event elements including: venue research & management, on-site branding and A/V management, food and beverage menu selection, ambassador planning, registration and all post-event reporting back to the client. Projects may include events and tradeshows for large brands within the technology sector and annual conferences for associations.
• Support the Event Manager and wider accounts team to build an initial budget estimate and then track and manage all supplier costs within this budget throughout the programme.
• Communicate effectively to the team on progress, driving the projects forward, whilst ensuring that all team members are kept fully up to date at all times.
• Deliver an exceptional onsite experience for all attendees by being an enthusiastic team member where nothing is too much trouble.
• Champion the Outsourced Events brand by upholding the company core values of respect, teamwork, customer focussed, reliability, compassion and trust.

Candidates must have the following qualifications, experience and skills:

• Minimum 3 year’s proven event experience
• Exceptional organisation and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Experience of working across multiple projects with varying deadlines is ideal
• Great understanding of all Microsoft Office packages including Powerpoint and Excel.
• The desire to learn new skills and really take ownership of the role that you are fulfilling
• Ability to travel overseas for site visits and onsite attendance at events
• Fluency in another language would also be beneficial but not essential

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 meetups, 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

Salary
£30-35K per annum, dependent upon experience