Davies runs and attends a range of industry events & conferences every year to grow and raise the profile of the business and its services in the insurance & highly regulated markets – and we’re searching for an enthusiastic Events Assistant to join a fast-growing marketing & communications department.
The Events Assistant will work closely with the divisional marketing teams and support the Events & Partnerships Manager to execute 100+ events across the UK & Europe annually. The role will require excellent organisational and communication skills, strong client facing skills and the ability to work with senior stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
1. Support the Events & Partnerships Manager the events calendar for Davies in the UK & Ireland.
2. Liaise with divisional sales and leadership teams to oversee logistics for internally hosted events & industry conferences
3. Research relevant industry events, venues & partnership opportunities
4. Produce design briefs and work with the design team on invitations, printed collateral & conference displays
5. Put together & distribute invitations, collect and report on RSVPs
6. Own relationships with event organisers, venues & suppliers
7. Contribute ideas & approaches on how to bring concepts & key messages to life through an event
8. Manage booking and reservation processes
9. Work with the divisional marketing teams to create content and collateral for events
10. Sourcing and visiting event venues
11. Attend and be on-site for events throughout the UK
Key skills and experience
12. Excellent organisational and communication skills
13. Previous experience in a similar role is essential and knowledge of the insurance industry beneficial
14. Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills
15. Able to manage own projects and workload
16. The ability to meet deadlines and multitask
What we offer
17. Company Pension and Life Assurance
18. Leadership, training & support for professional qualifications
19. Development programmes & institute memberships
20. Employee Assistance Programme
21. Virtual GP and other wellbeing resources and regular company initiatives
22. Access to Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loan and eye test vouchers
23. Davies Foundation; regular fun events to raise funds for our charitable foundation
Diversity & Inclusion
Davies are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, we welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality and belief (or lack thereof).