**Location:** Liverpool/Norwich/Birmingham/NewportAn example of the breadth of scope for CXD is our work with the NHS last year to provide solutions for virtual wards.You will be part of a small team of three, reporting to the event & stakeholder engagement lead. The role sits within the marketing and communications function. We deliver a varied annual schedule of events that cover everything from speaker sessions, online events, conferences, exhibitions and internal staff events.* accountable for all aspects of event production both face to face and virtually* scheduling, content planning, speaker acquisition, sponsors and delegate engagement* seeking out and advising on events opportunities that contribute to overall marketing targets* managing events to time and on budget, ensuring value for money* using negotiation techniques to identify strategic partnerships and relationships that maximise low cost, no cost event opportunities* build a comprehensive awareness of our target audiences internally and externally* identifying and resolving risks and issues associated to events, with the confidence to challenge leaders where necessary* confident in the use of data and insights to track and showcase return on investment* managing internal and external stakeholders* Regular UK travel required* Willingness to travel across the county and work in a flexible way, often outside of civil service core business hours for the purpose of event delivery* proven planning experience, with the ability to develop long-term plans that translate into measurable operational results* excellent organisational, networking and relationship experience, with the ability to negotiate, influence partners and stakeholders verbally and in writing, providing expert advice and challenge* extensive experience of planning engaging, high-profile events including venue sourcing and budget management* working under pressure, managing competing priorities and tight targets with multiple, different types of events in different stages of design and production at any one time* Competitive salary* Generous pension scheme* A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus* Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location* Flexi time scheme (available for B1-B6)* Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidaysCrown Commercial Service (CCS) is the largest public procurement organisation in the UK. With over 800 staff, we help thousands of public and third sector buyers in the UK with billions of pounds of spending each year. We have a wide range of commercial agreements to help our customers buy what they need, when they need it - saving time and money.
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