Interim Events Manager

Do you have experience working in delivering virtual and in-person events? Do you possess great organisational skills? My client is a leading publisher and events organiser with a portfolio of 12 international events a year.

They are looking for an organised dedicated Events Manager who is pro-active and has excellent organisation skills. The role will support the Events and Marketing teams in the delivery of the event portfolio – ensuring that all events are delivered to a high standard, within budget and that delegate and partner expectations are met, if not exceeded.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Develop and implement event project plans
• Manage event budgets, ensuring that events remain within

• Venue negotiation/contract negotiations with all major suppliers.
• Work closely with our sales team to create and provide opportunities for exhibitors and sponsors.
• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure marketing/sales objectives are achieved.

• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload efficiently, work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Support team members’ day-to-day execution of initiatives through regular communication and feedback, own the budget for events, ensuring that events remain within budget

• Liaise with all company departments to ensure communication and plans are on time and on target.
• Monitor progress and report back on key performance data from marketing and events.
• Build and nurture relationships with relevant contacts and secure strategic partnerships for events.

• Drive continual improvement and best practice across all events and identify and suggest potential channels for future growth