Conference Manager General information Country United Kingdom City London Type of role Professional Working time Full-time Type of contract Permanent Remaining openings 1 Description & Requirements For our Events division in London we are looking to hire a: Conference Manager Execute a flagship or multi-day conference incl. programme curation, corporate invitations, building agenda where appropriate, venue and supplier management, F&B, entertainment, internal attendee management, investor registrations, communication and marketing material, leading the wider onsite team. What will you do? Responsible for planning and fully executing allocated UK/EU events and sector conferences (in-person and limited virtual formats) Develop corporate attendees list for conferences and work with internal stakeholders to build the conference Planning and scheduling 1on1 meetings aspect for conferences Manage key projects, including (but not limited to) - elements of US conferences, employee events, sporting events, arranging tickets/dinners across the bank Vendor management and negotiation including contract management for various suppliers Maintain internal event and related bank systems for the team (Dealogic, ipreo, calendars, contacts etc) Represent Berenberg at various conferences and events Ad hoc tasks and activities that support the continual development of the Events Management team Who are we looking for? Will preferably be educated to degree level (although not essential) Will have had 7 years previous events experience with some of that within investment banking Will have good attention to detail Should be enthusiastic Initiates and generates activity - is able to implement new ideas Will have excellent time management and strong organizational skills - be self motivated and comfortable in a fast moving and ever changing environment Focuses on client needs Sets high standards for quality Will be able to work productively in a high-pressured environment Will be trustworthy and familiar with dealing with highly confidential information Will have excellent MS office skills - to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Language skills (German or French) will be an advantage Willing to work outside of core hours during conference season What we offer you: Private pension plan - 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg Generous 30 day holiday allowance Private Health Insurance Life Insurance scheme Flexible working hours Enhanced parental leave policies Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial well-being and other topics Apply online now to join our team - we look forward to receiving your application! We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We en-courage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way. We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential. We're an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You'll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals. We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our business - Our future is where you take us! We will only accept applications submitted through our online application management system on the website. Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create and inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential. We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process. Please contact us directly on recruitment@berenberg.com to discuss.