This is a maternity contract role which is expecteded to last for approximatley 9 months - it would ideally suit someone who is available to start immediately.
Working for a professional body based in Central London, this role would suit a well educated (graduate or equivalent) with extensive experience of organising and managing business events. The events will include small CPD events for 20+ members, social events to enable members to engage with each other, large formal black tie events and a large annual conference. Events will be a combination of in person and virtual and will require you to be confident using Zoom, Teams, online events platforms and event management registration systems.
Being part of a small team, the duties will be very varied and will include: -
*Producing event proposals and drafting event budgets
*Working with the Manager to identify potential event sponsors
*Identifying suitable venues, liaising with suppliers, procurement and legal teams where necessary
*Organising event registration and ensuring event set up is complete
*Preparing event advertising material and collateral, loading information onto website and social media
*Attending events, gathering feedback and hosting debrief sessions with key stakeholders
*Maintaining events calendar
*Assisting Manager to draft and develop content for member communications and social media
Skills Needed:
*First class communication skills - a natural relationship builder
*Experience of managing events including creating budgets
*Able to work independently and in a team
*Able to contribute new ideas - curious, creative, imaginative
*Good writing skills for reports, proposals, presentations etc.
*Proficient MS Office skills
*Experience of event and registration platforms and ideally SalesForce