Description

Job Title - Senior Events Manager
Salary - Up to £40k plus £20k bonus
Location - Central London
Type: Hybrid working (x2 days per week in the office)

ZMedia is hiring for a Senior Event Manager to join this leading B2B Media events business based in the heart of London.

They run over 100 industry leading, annual conferences worldwide, along with a full complement of content marketing services and intimate networking events – all aimed at educating, supporting and connecting the leadership of the world’s core industries.
They conduct research with leading industry professionals to learn what keeps them up at night. From that research they develop and sell conferences that address the unique needs and concerns of the senior level decision makers within those industries.

Their reputation is accomplished by hiring and training the most driven, determined and passionate people that they can find – people that can learn and grow along with the company for the long term and that want control over their own destiny. They ensure a great company culture, uncapped additional earning opportunities, fantastic work-life balance, excellent benefits, learning and development opportunities/support, group incentives, employee recognition and so much more.

Job Purpose
This is a great opportunity to become part of a dynamic, industry leading events company. Reporting to the Head of Event Management, you will be solely responsible for the logistics of this company's medium-large sized events allocated to you (approximately 7 per year).
They are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious, commercially focused and team-oriented professional to join this high-energy, creative team.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for managing approx 7 medium – large events (500+ delegates)
Main point of contact for all clients/speakers
Providing an exceptionally high level of customer service
Exhibition floor plan: design, layout and allocation
Creation of bespoke sponsorship inventory
Consistent management of event forecasts, reconciles revenue and supplier bills
Makes intelligent investment decisions – creative approach to onsite themes and networking functions
Venue searches for gala dinners, cocktail parties
Creation of exhibition guide
Supplier negotiation
AV and stand contractor liaison and management
Makes catering arrangements
Coordinates implementation of mobile app and registration process
Signage and programme design, sourcing of branded items – signage, gifts, lanyards, sponsored items etc.
Booking staff travel and accommodation
Full onsite management of event and onsite team
Exudes excellent time management & multitasking skills
Actively suggesting improvements to current processes
Management of 1 junior member of the team

Desired Attributes/Behaviours

Proven experience /sole management of 500+ attendee conference
Financial Awareness
Management experience (desirable, not mandatory)
Understanding of the conference business model
Ability to multi-task under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and efficiency
Outstanding customer service skills
Flexibility to react to business needs e.g. travel at short notice
A ‘can do’ attitude
Track record of ideas and execution

Job Perks

Dedicated training and development

Commitment to progression based on achievement
Workplace pension scheme
Medicash Plan
Life Assurance
Access to wellbeing app
Employee assistance programme
Profit share
Social events arranged for all
Company-wide incentives
Casual dress code

Job Type	Permanent Full Time
Location	Central London and working from home
Area	London, England Remote / Home Based, England London England
Sector	Event Production, Management & Logistics - Exhibition Logistics Event Production, Management & Logistics - Exhibition Management Event Production, Management & Logistics - Exhibition Production
Salary	Up to £40k plus £20k bonus
Start Date	ASAP
Advertiser	Nadia Zachary
Telephone	01494257028
Job Ref	288
Job Views	4

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