Event Manager
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 to 800.
Location: Oxford. Hybrid Working.
Responsibilities
- Managing end-to-end delivery of allocated events of varying size, format, and complexity across a range of geographies.
- Working with the sales team to create innovative and profitable event packages, identifying fixed vs variable costs, securing appropriate margins, and ensuring delivery on ROI.
- Working with procured suppliers to significantly improve the experience for commercial clients and attendees.
- Creating and implementing event signage and other collateral and materials.
- Organising staffing plans and requirements for each event, including 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.
- Ensuring risk and compliance at events – adherence to security plans and conducting full risk assessments for each event.
- Managing events onsite, including running briefings and managing onsite staff and vendors.
- Budgetary management of event finances.
Profile & Qualifications
- Proven track record in 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 client and customer implementation.
- Proactive initiative, capable of identifying problems, researching and evaluating options creatively and innovatively.
- Experience managing compliance and rolling out risk policies and documentation for international events and awards.
- Budgetary experience.
- Experience running events internationally.
- Confident decision‑making, thought leadership, and focus on finding solutions and achieving results by taking accountability and ownership of decisions.
- Experience using table‑planning / floor‑planning software.
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Operations Manager employer: Lipton Media
Lipton Media offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth in the event management sector. Employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, encouraging team members to build meaningful relationships within the industry.
