Real Chemistry is looking for an Events Manager to join our growing team!
Real Chemistry is currently seeking an Events Manager to participate in event management and logistics for cross-functional account teams. They will oversee and own faculty, and delegate management processes to include contracting, invitations, calendar management. The position offers a great opportunity for an individual with a passion for events to work with leading clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, and health IT fields.
Who’ll Love This Job:
* You are passionate about events, specifically within the healthcare industry
* You have a driven personality with excellent attention to detail
* You enjoy working across multiple accounts and teams working on a variety of projects
* You can work and complete tasks independently
* You are happy to travel and enjoy onsite management
* You are someone who enjoys getting stuck into all elements of a project and helping out within your remit
What You’ll Do:
* A mixture of:
* event management as part of cross-functional account teams in the running of in-person and virtual projects for clients
* supporting with logistical event tasks for account teams where needed
* working with other agencies to support successful event delivery
* Be a source of event and logistical expertise and knowledge to the accounts teams, advising on processes and best practice for gold standard event delivery
* Own faculty and delegate management processes, to include contracting, invitations, and calendar management
* Work with 3rd Party suppliers (i.e., production, travel and venue finding companies) as and when necessary
* Develop and maintain project timelines
* Build sections of/review scopes of work to ensure all events and logistical elements have been considered and are scoped and included accurately
* Develop onsite guides to ensure smooth running of events on the day and the Real Chemistry team’s attendance at multiple congresses
* Venue and restaurant searching in line with requirements
* Ensure accuracy on all third-party platforms
* Build relationships with key suppliers to enhance client experience
* Ensure all necessary training is complete to comply with regulations
* Ensure all finance processes are adhered to where needed; event budgets, approval of 3rd party invoices against purchase orders and reconciling expenses
* Identify and understand industry trends to enhance client service delivery
* Aware of/learn and implement regulatory requirements and restrictions on venues, engagements, and hospitality in line with industry standards
What You Should Have:
* 2 years of experience in events
* Keen interest in event and meeting management with a passion for the healthcare or related science industry
* Experience of the pharmaceutical industry a plus, but not essential
* Understanding of budgeting and cost management, and ability to manage third party vendors, brief, liaise and manage costs
* Exceptional client services skills - Must be able to take and interrogate a brief and clear and concise written and oral communication skills
* Meticulous organisation and prioritisation skills, ability to juggle multiple projects/events in parallel
* Collaborative teamwork and stakeholder engagement style
* Ability to travel to onsite events internationally