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Event Planner

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Posted 24 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9QA

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • The position is for an Event Planner based in Kingston, Milton Keynes, requiring experience in trade show and event planning.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in managing high-profile event schedules and logistics, with a salary range of £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.
  • The role involves planning major exhibitions, award evenings, and internal company events like Christmas parties and team-building trips.
  • Ideal candidates will possess strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a demanding environment.
  • Experience in the manufacturing industry is beneficial, and the position offers a range of benefits including an annual bonus, private healthcare, and a pension scheme.

Event Planner- Kingston - Milton Keynes

Office Based

Can you negotiate confidently, strive for perfection, and ensure the company's core values are displayed in everything they do?

Do you have a passion for sourcing trade show and event planning from conception to completion. If so, this could be your next opportunity!

I'm currently recruiting for a passionate Event Planner to work for a leading manufacturing who supply globally. You will plan an array of major exhibitions, award evenings, and other industry specific events. You must have proven experience of day-to-day management of high-profile event schedules, logistics planning, managing the installations and coordinate the on site graphics. You will also be responsible for the company's internal events such as planning the Christmas party, incentive trips and all expenses paid team building trips abroad.

They are looking for a robust, engaging personality who exudes confidence.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organise and coordinate trade shows, award evenings and industry specific events
  • Work closely with internal departments to coordinator machine deliveries
  • Manage the event budget
  • Work closely with the Managing Director
  • Negotiate best price for internal events
  • Manage sales and servicing internal events
  • Manage company incentives
  • Manage all compliance and ensure legal and health and safety is adhered to
  • Plan all internal events such as the Christmas party
  • Coordinate all marketing materials, marketing campaigns and social media promotions

What we are looking for:

  • Experienced Event Planner
  • Trade show experience is a must
  • Manufacturing industry knowledge would be beneficial, however other industries may be considered
  • Experience communicating over the phone and through emails
  • Be able to follow processes with high attention to detail
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Thrives on working in a demanding role
  • Pro-active and be able to react to logistical issues that arise
  • A keen interest for technical products
  • in event planning software

Salary:

  • 35,000- £40,000 depending on experience

Benefits:

  • Annual company bonus
  • 25 Days holiday plus bank holiday
  • Private Healthcare
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension Scheme
  • Company benefits with discounts and a well-being hub

If you think the role and skill set matches your expectations then please apply now, I would love to discuss the extensive job description and opportunity with you in more detail!

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.