Events Manager

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the association to find out the exact event requirements.
• Produce detailed proposals for new events (including timelines, venues, suppliers, and budgets)
• Research possible sponsors and secure sufficient categories of sponsorship for the event
• Research venues, suppliers, and contractors, then negotiate prices and hire.
• Manage and coordinate suppliers and all event logistics (for example, venue, catering, travel)
• Liaise with sales and marketing teams to publicize and promote the event.
• Manage all pre-event planning, organizing guest speakers, media, and delegate packs.
• Coordinate suppliers, handle queries, and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly and to budget.
• Managed a team of event day staff, giving full briefings.
• Organise facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality, and the media.
• Oversee the dismantling and removal of the event and clear the venue efficiently.
• Produce post-event evaluation to inform future events.
• Research opportunities for new clients and events.
  

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor's degree in any related discipline 
• Minimum of 5 years of proven work experience as an event manager
• Skilled in project management
• Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office & Social Media
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Excellent team working skills
• A knack for problem-solving
• Customer-service orientation
• A team player with leadership skills