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    Event Manager - North Richmond, United Kingdom - Live Recruitment

    Live Recruitment
    Live Recruitment North Richmond, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Permanent, Full time
    Description
    Flexible working available Are you a highly organised Event Manager looking for a new and exciting challenge?

    The Company

    This fantastic venue hosts a range of ever-growing, eclectic, events such as live sporting events, outdoor experiences, conferences, meetings and dinners to name a few


    Established over 100 years, they have a broad base of established clients and the multi-purpose venue has both indoor and outdoor space, offering a versatile backdrop for a wide range of business as well as having an exciting in-house event programme.

    The Role

    We are now seeking an experienced Event Manager who can organise and run a schedule of events as well as dealing with incoming enquiries and converted those into events


    With a growing number of events and existing clients ramping up work, there is now the opportunity for an experienced Event Manager to take responsibility managing the venues indoor and outdoor events.


    This is a broad role that includes:
    Planning and delivering nominated events in accordance with standard operating procedures, providing excellent customer and client service
    Managing event P&L in order to support accurate reconciliation
    Maintaining and developing client and stakeholder relationships
    Successfully managing contractors and suppliers
    Creating and adhering to event timelines and demonstrate compliance with standard operating procedures
    Preparing the venue for event open in accordance with set up procedures
    Participating in the creative development of the events programme

    THE CANDIDATE


    The ideal candidate must have previous experience of managing and delivering indoor and outdoor events, gained either from working within a venue or alternatively from managing outdoor events including festivals or sporting events.


    MUST HAVE:
    At least three years' hands-on delivery experience in the events industry, preferably as part of a smaller team


    MUST HAVE:

    Ability to communicate confidently with internal stakeholders, build strong working relationships with colleagues and work efficiently on own initiative.


    MUST HAVE:
    Good inter-personal skills and be able to build develop relationships with external clients and suppliers.


    MUST HAVE:
    Ability to work well under pressure with good problem-solving and objection-handling skills.


    MUST:
    Be organised, resilient and enthusiastic whilst being assertive yet respectful.


    MUST:
    Be numerate and able to manage budgets and expenditure.
    Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.

    If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit (url removed) to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.


    As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK.

    We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

    We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.


    Vacancy Ref:
    SP12037