JUNIOR EVENT MANAGER – JOB DESCRIPTION
£25K office-centered hybrid model
Application Deadline: 18 July 2025
Location: Manchester City Centre
Experience required: n/a
POSITION OVERVIEW
At Planit, we combine the expertise and capabilities of a big agency with the drive and personalised service of a boutique.
The Junior Event Manager plays a key role in supporting the delivery of exceptional events across our portfolio. You’ll support the full event lifecycle from planning and prep to delivery and debrief, working closely with our tight-knit team. You’ll also help attract and manage suppliers and coordinate resourcing. It's a hands-on role for someone who’s organised, ambitious, and ready to grow with us.
Key Responsibilities:
Event Management
* Working closely with the events team to effectively manage and deliver a diverse portfolio of events
* Acting as a supporting role across projects and key accounts
* Booking travel and accommodation at competitive rates when needed
* Ensuring all supplier responses, agreements, contracts and general correspondence are fulfilled in a timely and efficient manner
* Delivering effective project plans, identifying tasks, managing execution, delivery and ensuring milestones are achieved
Supplier management
* Background checks and references
* Supplier liaison
* Research / attract / register new suppliers
Business Development
* Taking part in the preparation and presentation of new business pitches
* General business development activities as required, such as attending conferences and exhibitions, representing Planit
General
* Develop and drive excellent standards of customers’ service in line with Planit’s values, brand and ethos
* Striving for continual professional development
* Attending internal Planit meetings as required
* Flexibility around place of work – home and office base
* Travel when required, including onsite requirements at events
Person Specification
* Solution focussed mindset, a can-do, positive attitude
* The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of people including suppliers, sub-contractors and clients
* A creative flair
* Attention to detail
* The ability to forward plan, anticipate potential issues and come up with immediate solutions
* Takes ownership
* Excellent time management, with the ability to work to tight timescales with the ability to successfully prioritise
* Excellent written/verbal communication skills
* Strong IT skills
* Willing to travel
* A flexible approach to working hours
Inclusive Hiring at Planit
At Planit, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential for driving innovation and delivering exceptional events. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, or any other protected characteristic.
What We Offer:
* A Culture of Belonging: We foster an inclusive environment where every team member is encouraged to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We celebrate diversity and work hard to create a culture of belonging for everyone
* Professional Growth: We offer robust training and development opportunities, including mentorship and access to industry-leading resources, to help you grow in your career
* Flexible Working: Understanding that everyone has different needs, we work with you to determine what yours are and agree them together
* Wellbeing Support: Your mental and physical wellbeing are important to us. We provide access to wellbeing resources, mental health days, and a supportive community to help you thrive
* Equal Opportunities: We are committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, has a fair chance to succeed at Planit
* Inclusive Practices: We continuously review our policies and practices to ensure they are inclusive, fair, and reflective of our values
* Time Off: We provide standard holiday entitlement, Christmas off, plus lieu days accrued for any time spent working on-site or outside of agreed hours.
Join Us: If you’re passionate about creating events that are not just extraordinary but also inclusive and meaningful and feel you can bring value to Planit, we’d absolutely love to hear from you.
If you require any assistance or further information regarding the application or process, please email hello@planit-live.com