Head of Events

Our client is a specialist in organising corporate events across the UK for international clients from over 40 countries. They’re looking for a Head of Events to join their growing team.

- £55,000 - £60,000 salary (DOE)
- Based in Leatherhead

Benefits:

- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Flexible working arrangements

Job Description:

• Collaborate closely with the CEO to achieve the company’s commercial goals.
• Lead a small team of Project Managers, alongside a pool of contract staff.
• Oversee the end-to-end management of diverse events for international clients, coordinating with overseas event agencies.
• This role offers substantial opportunities for career growth and the chance to evolve alongside the business.
• Contribute to the strategic direction and planning of the business.
• Support marketing initiatives and product development efforts.
• Ensure timely and effective responses to client briefs.
• Manage event budgets and financials.
• Assist in improving conversion rates and maximizing margins.
• Maintain strong relationships and manage accounts with regular agency partners and clients.
• Take full responsibility for the smooth execution of multiple projects.
• Research, negotiate availability, and manage pricing for hotels, restaurants, and event venues.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of Working Documents.
• Handle client requests and create detailed proposals.
• Foster and manage supplier relationships.
• Uphold and represent company policies and requirements.
• Address delegate, client, and consumer queries and needs.
• Coordinate on-site event activities, managing suppliers and staff effectively during events.

Person Specification:

- Minimum of A level education with 8 years of professional experience or a degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- Proficient in computer applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Dropbox, and Pipedrive.
- Familiarity with London’s hotels and event venues is considered a plus.
- Strong management abilities.
- Excellent communication and writing skills.
- Ambition to advance in their career.
- Exceptional planning and organisational skills, with great attention to detail.
 - Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate and work well within a team.
- A versatile and adaptable individual comfortable in a small company environment.
- Flexibility to handle the challenges of a fast-paced work environment.
- Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Practical and solution-oriented mindset.
- Enthusiastic, hardworking, and adaptable to the dynamic nature of the events industry.
- Commercially aware and business focused.

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