Events Manager, LIPTON MEDIA

Event Manager – Events

£40,000 – £45,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Hybrid Working

Oxford

Industry leader in B2B events business seeks a highly talented Event Manager to take full ownership of a number of leading international B2B events with scope for international travel.

The Event Manager will be an experienced professional responsible for the full end-to-end delivery of up to 4 B2B conferences, exhibitions and networking events a year – these range in size from 200-800.

Role Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end delivery of allocated events of varying size, format, and complexity across a range of geographies.
• Working with sales team to create packages that are innovative and profitable, identifying fixed vs variable costs and securing appropriate margins and delivery on ROI.
• Working with the procured suppliers to significantly improve the experience for their commercial clients and attendees at the events.
• Creation and implementation of event signage and other collateral and materials.
• Organise staffing plans and requirements for each event to include task allocation, travel and accommodation booking.
• Designing and managing floor plans and space requirements for each event.
• Executing event delivery – with end-to-end accountability for operational management of all events including customer journeys and onsite experience.
• Responsible for risk and compliance at events – ensure security plans are adhered to and that each event has a full risk assessment.
• Manage events onsite including running briefings and management of onsite staff and vendors.
• Budgetary Management

Profile Required

• Proven track record in the successful strategic, operational, and financial planning and delivery of conferences, exhibitions and networking events.
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills with venues and suppliers.
• White glove experience for clients and customers implementation.
• Proactive and takes initiative by being able to identify problems, research and evaluate options creatively and innovatively.
• Proven experience in managing compliance and roll out risk policies and documentation affecting international events and awards.
• Budgetary Experience
• Experience running events internationally
• Confident decision‑making thought leadership and a focus on finding solutions and achieving results by taking accountability and ownership of decisions made.
• Experience of using table planning / floor planning software.

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