Description
Event Project Manager
Starting base salary £25,500 – £33,000
Plus Bonus, Equity & Benefits
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on our job posting reflects the minimum and typical maximum target for new hire salaries for the position, it does not reflect the maximum salary for the role over time. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills and experience demonstrated during the interview process.
What you will be doing :
The Event Project Manager covers a variety of events of different complexities and sizes ranging such as corporate conferences, exhibitions, and other events such as hospitality. The role will focus on one significant client event and will be responsible for the management of exhibitors and exhibition stand build, sponsorship and an exhibitor networking event. No sales of exhibitions or sponsorship packages required in this role. Responsibilities for conference & exhibition management include :
Liaise with clients to ascertain precise requirementsInternal brainstorming and concept facilitationCreate, implement and manage event programmesPrepare event costings and proposals for events and incentive programmesFull financial management and reconciliation throughout the programmeSource appropriate best price / service suppliersCo-ordinate suppliers both prior to the event and onsiteRaise internal supplier purchase ordersEnsure effective internal and external communications during planning and live stagesPrepare delegate joining instructions, packs and correspondenceIssue Risk Assessments and monitor Health & Safety aspects of all eventsManage the creation and print of supporting marketing collateralCo-ordinate a variety of simultaneous projects and facilitating client involvementWhat you’ll bring :
Confident in designing, facilitating and delivering multiple large budget event programmes with complex deliverables and design.Excellent people skills - personable and professional to work closely with the rest of the team (team player) and clientsProblem solverAbility to form strong client relationshipsHands-on, proactive, and customer focusedAdaptability and empathySelf-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detailHighly organised and process drivenExcellent time managementWorks calmly in pressurized situationsEvent industry experience with a strong event management backgroundAbility to project manage an incentive or event from inception to completion.Experience of venue and supplier management.Confident presentation / communication skills.Proficient in MS Office 365 with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.