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Project Events Manager

Workshop Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 9JY

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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Sonic Summary

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  • The Project Manager or Senior Project Manager role is essential to the events team, focusing on delivering various in-person, hybrid, and digital experiences.
  • Candidates should have at least five years of experience in events management, preferably with agency experience.
  • The position offers a salary range of £35-45K, depending on experience, along with a bonus scheme and company pension.
  • Key responsibilities include managing project execution, controlling budgets, and maintaining CRM systems while supporting junior team members.
  • The role may require flexibility for travel and occasional weekend or evening hours, promoting a people-first work environment with opportunities for career progression.

The Project Manager or Senior Project Manager role is an integral part of the events team. The focus is to work closely with Operational Leads and Account Managers, leading project teams to deliver a wide range of in-person, hybrid and digital experiences.

Main Duties

  • Manage the execution of experiences from concept through to delivery.
  • Respond to briefs, develop creative solutions, take ownership of projects from start to finish, control budgets, and liaise with suppliers.
  • Play an active part in new pitches, tender opportunities and proposals.
  • Work with internal teams or external partners to achieve success.
  • Take control of project budgets and ensure they are commercially viable by preparing quotations, negotiating rates and contracts, ensuring billing is complete and monitoring payments.
  • Take responsibility for and maintain internal CRM systems.
  • Complete all project admin thoroughly, including appropriate health and safety, risk assessment, logistics, operational and sustainable practices.
  • Be proactive and objective in developing new ways of working and streamlining processes.
  • Build and maintain connections with clients to become their trusted partner and develop an understanding of their organisation.
  • Look for opportunities to maximise revenue, improve margin and cross-sell services.
  • Share your knowledge and support the development of junior team members
  • Recognise potential brand awareness opportunities and work with the marketing team to showcase the business via case studies, social media, expert insights or new client opportunities.

Skills and Knowledge

  • At least five years experience in events management
  • Agency experience preferred
  • Great verbal and written communication skills.
  • A great customer mind-set – think like a customer would think
  • Experience delivering live (in-person), virtual and hybrid events and exhibitions.
  • Some knowledge of basic marketing practices and integrated communication is an advantage.
  • The ability to travel in the UK and internationally when necessary.
  • Sometimes projects require flexibility for weekend, evening, and ad hoc hours, which is shared across the delivery team.

Salary and Benefits

  • £35-45K depending on experience
  • Bonus scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • 23 days annual leave and bank holidays
  • Some flexible working
  • A people-first work environment
  • Regular social activities and giving back to the community
  • A focus on up-skilling and career progression

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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.