Event Manager

Your opportunity to join a well-established company, in a varied role where no two days are ever the same!

THE COMPANY

This business is an educational facility and one of the worlds leading cultural and academic centres. Established over 150 years ago, they create a close-knit, engaged and friendly community with dedicated staff and superb facilities. The premises host an array of internal and external events that span lectures, weddings, conferences, meetings and theatre productions.  

Offering a great working environment, enhanced benefits such enhanced holiday and pension and excellent career opportunities, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

THE ROLE

Now seeking an Event Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, organisation and operation of both internal & external events on the premises. Responsible for commercial hires and duty management support, you will bring your outstanding organisational and customer service skills to this varied role.

A broad role, responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the planning, organising & operation of all internal events and/or meetings
• Being part of the management team who acts in the capacity as a Duty Manager when running and/ or supporting onsite events for internal and external hires
• The management and administration of Room Booking System (Events Management Software)
• Responsible for the management and promotion of commercial hires of the venues on request during term time and holiday periods
• Managing and supporting the School & Events Porters, ensuring rosters and tasks are correctly allocated to effectively meet business needs and presented to the required standard Pre-Event and onsite communication with event organisers
• Building relationships with key stakeholders
• Liaise with all School departments and senior support staff as appropriate, taking responsibility to ensure that all functions and events are run efficiently and effectively
• Represent and deliver service excellence that is in keeping with the brand
• Operate each event within an agreed budget
• Negotiate agreements with outside providers and subcontractors to ensure lowest cost and highest quality of service
• Work closely with the internal and external event planning committees and client groups to define event goals, objectives and specific implementation plans  
• Source venues, recommend and engage catering, acquire supporting technology and coordinate development of materials to execute a quality event

THE CANDIDATE

Candidates should come with experience of working within a similar event management position, preferably within an educational, hotel or corporate setting or within a venue. You will also be an amazing communicator, who is great with people and is confident in negotiation with suppliers and clients alike.

In return this event business is giving you the opportunity to take your career to the next level, working with some of the best in the business and offering a whole host of excellent benefits - including enhanced holiday - this is an opportunity not to be missed! 

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy ref: MM13758