Conference & Events Manager – Ipswich

Monday – Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm)

Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 basic salary + Hybrid + Bonus + an excellent benefits package

OTE - £37,450 - £46,250

Leading construction company with over 150 years history have an exciting new opportunity as their Conference & Events Manager

The ideal candidate will have previous experience organising external events and conferences with a strong marketing background.

You will be working alongside the Marketing Director and look after the events coordinator to oversee the planning, management and execution of all company conferences and events, both corporate and social, these range from conferences, exhibitions, large corporate events, commercial events as well as the sales teams National and Divisional meetings.

Responsibilities:

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.
Ensure best value practices for all overnight stays and events across the business.
Collaborate with all departments, including the Business Support Team, in relation to use of preferred suppliers.
Conduct vendor/supplier sourcing, onboarding, monitoring performance, ensuring best value and building strong lasting relationships.
Consider sustainability across all deliverables and activities, providing options for consideration and cost comparisons.
Manage full events cycle from initial creative concept and pre-planning stages through to on-site execution.
Creation of event proposals which are creative, innovative, in line with budgetary requirements and in alignment with stakeholder requirements.
Overseeing all event aspects, such as venue sourcing, seating, dining and accommodation etc., including entertainment.
Ability to plan and juggle delivery of multiple events and deliver to deadlines and within budget.
Oversee event logistics.

Skills:

5 years strong event 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.
Helicopter view to pre-empt problems.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Strong negotiation abilities to secure contracts and pricing.
Creative and innovative approach to event management.
Budgetary controls and associated administrative abilities to provide budgetary structure.

Salary & Benefits:

£32,000 - £40,000 basic salary + an excellent benefits package
OTE - £37,450 - £46,250

Hybrid working available after probation period

Life Insurance

Income Protection Insurance

Healthcare

Gym Membership

Free Parking

Pension

Annual and quarterly performance bonus

20 days holiday + Bank holidays increasing over time

Christmas shut down