A professional membership body is looking to recruit a well-organised and self-motivated Events Executive to support the successful delivery of their wide range of corporate functions and events, including on-the-day operational responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities of the Events Executive:
- Acting as first point of contact for delegate queries, both face-to-face, and over phone and email.
- Overseeing the sourcing of external venues in accordance with client’s specifications, ensuring cost-effectiveness through negotiation.
- Liaising with speakers to ensure close coordination regarding presentation and AV requirements.
- Producing reports for events, communicating key points ahead of each day’s proceedings for the team to follow.
- Providing training and mentorship to members of the events team to guarantee a first-class standard is met for all events.
- Attending events to offer front of house, registration, and other on-the-day support.
- Assisting with budget responsibilities for specific events.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Experience working in a fast-paced events-related environment, undertaking responsibilities including sourcing venues and suppliers.
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency with the use of Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Salary and Information:
- £30,000 per annum.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Based in central London, with home working provision for part of the week.
For more information and to apply for this vacancy please email your CV to the contact details below.
A consultant will contact you within 5 days if you are successful with your application.