Events Manager - Whetstone, United Kingdom - Jacob Thomas Associates Ltd

Jacob Thomas Associates Ltd

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Whetstone, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job Title;Events Manager

Salary;Competitive

Shift;Monday - Friday 8.30am-5.30pm some weekend working will also be required, particularly during peak periods.

Location;Whetstone, Leicestershire

An established company in Whetstone are seeking an Events Manager to join their existing team. You'll be an essential part of the business attending events at various locations in the UK.

The objective of the Events Manager is to manage the execution of our extensive yearly events programme on University campuses, ensuring that sales targets are met and revenues maximised whilst ensuring optimal profit in all areas.

You will be responsiblefor managing a small team, you will direct the preparation, co-ordination and implementation of our events from start to finish; ranging from initial contractual meetings, logistics planning, marketing and production.

The Events Manager Role

Negotiating contracts with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the best financial outcome, in line with budgets and deliverable dates
Checking and authorising contracts with stakeholders for events to ensure they are booked and contracted in advance
Booking event logistics (Van Hire, Hotels etc.) in line with department budgets and requirements
Manage the events timetable and ensuring this is completed in a timely and effective manner
Complete bookings, scheduling and training to ensure the department performs to full capacity
Optimise the profitability of the department by supporting the selection of title ranges/items to ensure suitability for the target audience thus increasing profitability
Plan, develop, produce and deliver a variety of marketing and communication materials suitable for our target audience
Manage the development, production and distribution of promotional print and digital collateral materials
Support and operate within the warehouse to ensure that all elements related to the campus events program are operating at full capacity
Develop an excellent knowledge of products and an understanding of all operations within the department and be prepared to operate within any area
Be actively involved in the recruitment, training and management of part time staff related to the campus events program
Develop and oversee the communications calendar to ensure timely execution of the campus events program and any other suitable events
Participate in budget development and support the overall departmental budget
Prepare written materials including marketing copy, business communications, reports and presentation scripts
Analyse marketing and communication trends within the target audience to make recommendations to adjust strategy and improve effectiveness
Educated to degree level, ideally in Events Management or Marketing
Experience of events logistics, planning and delivery
Previous experience of managing and supervising others
Be able to work independently and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders
Excellent organisational and office skills
Highly IT proficient including management of spreadsheets and databases
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Previous experience of UK Universities/Students Unions desirable
Experience of business social media and marketing
A background in retail or warehousing and able to demonstrate experience of sales and decision making
A full UK driving licence is essential