We are looking for an Event Manager to manage and deliver Head Office events for a major FMCG client based in Welwyn Garden City. You'll be the key link between N2O, the client and suppliers; helping make everything run smoothly from planning to execution. The role also includes some office administration duties.
About N2O
N2O is an award-winning creative brand experience agency and part of GLOBE GROUPE, the leading European shopper house dedicated to brand marketing.
Trusted by some of the world’s most successful brands, N2O specialises in crafting insight-driven, relevant, engaging, and measurable campaigns that deliver results at home, in-store, out-of-home, and online.
Our headquarters are in Maidenhead, with additional sites in Welwyn Garden City, Hook and Bedford. This role will be based in our Welwyn office but you will also spend 3/4 days a week at the client's Head Office (also in Welwyn).
Key Responsibilities:
Be the main point of contact between N2O, the client and client suppliers ensuring smooth communication and collaboration
Plan and manage multiple events from start to finish, making sure they meet client approval processes / ways of working and Health & Safety standards
Build strong relationships with Client Head Office contacts, suppliers and internal teams such as Creative, Talent, Warehouse, and Field Support
Plan and manage campaign budgets, ensuring timescales and budgets are met on all campaigns
Lead on the day-to-day management of suppliers' deliverables and ensure successful closure of any issues
Review campaigns with clients and internal teams to ensure we are delivering first class service
Lead on N2O WGC Office administration, including day to day running of the office, meeting and greeting clients, booking meeting rooms and managing the communal office space.
Requirements
1. At least two years of experience in a similar Event Management role; can demonstrate delivery of high levels of client service, ensuring client satisfaction and commercial success.
2. Experience working in an agency or FMCG/Retail client environment.
3. Strong stake holder relationship building skills, inspires trust and confidence and can provide a credible and valuable point of view
4. Excellent communication and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise conflicting deadlines and work across multiple fast-moving projects.
5. High level of IT literacy (MS Office, in particular, Excel), including the ability to analyse data, use spreadsheets and produce reports.
6. Able to work collaboratively across teams.
7. A self starter with a can do attitude
8. UK driving license and use of a car to travel to client sites
9. Flexibility to work on site between 7am and 4pm 3/4 days a week
Benefits
10. Salary £30-35k gross per annum
11. Hybrid working opportunities
12. 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing each completed year to 30
13. Annual Flex buy/ sell holiday scheme
14. Life Assurance
15. Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programmes
16. Digital 24/7 GP Service available from Day 1
17. Free private medical and dental healthcare after 2 years of service.
18. Salary Sacrifice pension/ cycle to work and car lease schemes
19. Season Ticket Loans.
20. Retail Discount Scheme