Job Description
Have you experience working within events or conference planning, coordination and project management Are you looking for a role with occasional UK and overseas travel to attend events that you produce Are you passionate about creating and delivering world-class business events and have the capability to plan and coordinate the event from conception to onsite set up
If so, this is a great opportunity with a local business who requires an additional team member to join a very busy, supportive, successful team.
Responsibilities
* Manage projects from concept to delivery, including onsite at UK and overseas events.
* Collaborate across teams to drive promotion, sponsorship and delegate acquisition.
* Research and develop cutting-edge conference programmes.
* Secure top-tier speakers and key stakeholders fostering strong relationships.
* Innovate new themes and identify future opportunities alongside our supporting associations and advisory boards.
* Manage all conference operations on time and within budget.
Skills and Experience
* Proven project management with high level of attention to detail and multitasking ability.
* Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
* Strong research and analytical skills.
* Self-motivated team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office; second language and driving licence desirable.
* Willingness to travel internationally.
Working Hours
* 8.30am - 17.00pm Monday to Friday - Office based
* (NOTE - Due to nature of role flexibility will be required when attending events)
Salary and Reward
* Competitive salary £30,000 - £32,000 DOE
* 6.6 weeks annual leave + Christmas close-down
* Incentive schemes, pension, wellbeing programme
* Additional perks: cycle-to-work, eyecare plan, death-in-service cover
* Career development, training, and international networking opportunities.
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