Events Manager

Events Manager - Ipswich area - Hybrid - 46,000 - Healthcare - Training & Development

A building and construction client of ours in the Ipswich area are recruiting a Conference and Events Manager to join their team. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm and paying 37,000 - 46,000 per annum depending on experience. Hybrid working available after probation, minimum of 3 days in the office and up to 2 days from home.

Working within the Marketing department and reporting to the Marketing Director, key duties include but are not limited to:

Management of events:

• Manage full events cycle from initial creative concept and pre-planning stages through to on-site execution.
• Creation of event proposals.
• Work in conjunction with business stakeholders with the delivery of company event.
• Overseeing all event aspects, such as venue sourcing, seating, dining and accommodation.
• Managing and overseeing events on the day.
• Ability to plan and juggle delivery of multiple events and deliver to deadlines and within budget.
• Collate and ascertain annual budgetary requirements from stakeholders and ensure event adherence, making adjustments where necessary.
• Management of events budget.
• Authorising invoices in accordance with vendor requirements.
• Oversee event logistics.
• Ensuring all relevant colleagues attend and are fully briefed.
• Reporting on success of events by agreeing objectives and reporting against them.
• Tracking participation and collecting feedback.

Other duties include:

• Devise structure, processes and procedures to manage all company events, including budgetary control.
• 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.
• Liaise with sales and marketing teams to promote events.
• 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.

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this Conference and Events Manager position:

• 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).
• Strong management and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to excel under pressure.

Great Benefits to working for this company include:

• Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Insurance (after 6months)
• Healthcare (after completion of probation)
• Pension Scheme
• 20 days annual leave increasing to 25 days after 1 year.
• Training and development
• Wellness programme

If you feel like you meet the above criteria & would like to be considered for this Conference and Events Manager position, please apply with your CV and contact Katie at Prime Appointments for a confidential chat. #officejobs