Event Manager
About Our Team:
We are a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 50 office locations worldwide.
We deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients' needs.
Our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry's most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience.
Your Role:
You will be part of the Group Marketing team and will oversee all internal and external events that fall under Marketing's umbrella.
* Define events strategy for the year, aligning with business development needs and objectives
* Liaise with senior team to build out the yearly events calendar for both internal and external events, and ways to communicate it more broadly
* Understand purpose and objectives of events, manage the relationship with senior stakeholders
* Be creative in ways we can reach target audiences to ensure better event attendance
* Align content strategies and plans with events calendar
* Act as direct manager to Events Coordinator
* Oversee delivery of in-house events held at firm's offices (client seminars, conferences, receptions, parties, client/prospect meetings)
* Work with Events Coordinators to ensure appropriate catering and event staff is hired for each in-house event
* Ensure Events Coordinators handle distribution of invitations, monitoring responses, managing follow ups and cancellations
* Prepare supporting materials, with assistance of Events Coordinators, for internal and external events
Requirements:
* Proven event coordination experience, preferably in professional services environment or commercial conference organization
* Bachelors degree (or equivalent) marketing or related area preferred.
* Strong time and project management skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Able to manage and implement tasks related to role with low level of supervision
* Strong knowledge of MS Office applications and ability to learn new applications
* Strong attention to detail
* Aims to exceed expectations of high-quality service delivery in every task
Benefits:
We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.