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Conference & Event Manager

Just Recruitment Group
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 3EL, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Just Recruitment is supporting a growing organization in Ipswich seeking a Conference & Event Manager.
  • The role involves overseeing the planning, management, and execution of corporate and social events, requiring a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar position.
  • Candidates should possess strong management, project management, and negotiation skills, as well as excellent time management and communication abilities.
  • Hybrid working is available after a successful probation period, which requires at least 3 days in the office and up to 2 days at home.
  • A competitive salary is offered, but the exact figure is not specified in the job description.
Just Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing organisation based in Ipswich that is looking for a Conference & Event Manager.

The selected individual will be responsible for overseeing the planning, management, and execution of all company conferences and events, both corporate and social, and must be used to project planning.

Hybrid Working available after successful completion of probationary period (min. of 3 days in the office, up to 2 days at home).

Duties include:

Devise structure, processes and procedures to manage all company events, including budgetary controls and ensure adherence.
Devise processes and procedures to manage the company's event calendar and company event rollout.
Compile list of preferred suppliers for approved hotels with negotiated costings and periodically review.
Compile list of preferred events/entertainment management companies etc. ensuring adherence to budgetary requirements.
Liaise with sales and marketing teams to publicise and promote events.

Core skills:

Strong management skills combined with the ability to motivate others.
Project Management skills.
Excellent time management and the ability to deal with multiple events and associated stakeholders.
Ability to remain calm in a high pressured and fast paced environment with a strong solution focus.
Strong problem solving skills to devise alternate plans when problems arise.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Strong negotiation abilities to secure contracts and pricing.

Qualifications:

Foundation degree, higher national diploma or a degree in events management, Level 4 Diploma in Event Management or a Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning.
Minimum of 5 years' experience within a similar role.
Project Management qualification (advantageous)



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