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Event Manager
Job Description
We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Event Manager.This is a minimum of a two year contract working within our events team.The successful candidate will be based at our Head Office in Bedfordshire and will work on a wide variety of events with our clients both at our venue in Bedfordshire and on a series of events being held at various locations across Europe.
Background
The Concept Centre at Millbrook is an unusual venue situated halfway between Milton Keynes and Bedford, just minutes from the M1 Junction 13.Set within a 700 acre site with over 30 miles of specialist driving tracks, the sheer scale of the operation requires a dedicated events department to manage our client events.
Millbrook Events was formed in May 1997 as the dedicated business unit handling all event related activity on site.The events range from conferences, product launches, exhibitions, activity days, ride and drive promotions for motor manufacturers to themed evening functions.This eclectic mix of events is what makes this venue so interesting to those responsible for managing them.
As a result of a significant growth in business, coupled with a diversification of event type and a series of events to be held within Europe, Millbrook Events are seeking to expand their event management team.
The Candidate
A very special type of individual will be required to fill the position of Event Manager.He or she will need to be extremely flexible in their approach to the rôle as the nature of the job often demands long and unsociable hours, including some weekend work both at our venue in Bedfordshire and throughout Europe.A Jack of All Trades mentality will ensure our high service delivery levels and inbuilt ethos of ‘we can solve anything’ is sustained.
The Event Manager would report to the Events Operations Manager and the ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
-with a relevant background in managing events, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, organisational flair and effective time management skills
-good interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to multi-task
-candidates must have a common sense approach to problem solving together with a high level of administration skills, meticulous attention to detail and a high regard for customer service
-be passionate and enthusiastic with a proactive and assertive attitude coupled with the ability to be a team player
-the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure is a must
-be able to provide committed and efficient support to your client and your team
-computer literate with accurate typing and an eye for detail
-be self-motivated, flexible and energetic in your approach
-be honest, punctual and creative
-experience in managing events overseas is preferred but not essential
The Role
The key accountabilities and responsibilities of this position include:
-on site at our venue, you will manage all venue responsibilities to ensure the success of our client events from the initial stages through to the conclusion of the event
-you will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of a number of European events and, therefore, travel would be an integral part of this role
-at the European events, you will work on-site during the build up, open period and breakdown of all shows
-working with our clients to develop all relevant aspects of the event logistics
-respond to all client queries and supply technical and local information as required
-supplier negotiations followed up by written confirmations and the raising of purchase requests
-it is your responsibility to brief and manage all staff and suppliers working on the event
-management of adherence by clients, staff and suppliers to specified conditions and Health and Safety practices
-invoicing of all ancillary items within agreed deadlines
-establish and manage the event files completing all relevant filing
-providing required data to the Account Manager following each European event
-liaison with internal departments as necessary to ensure all relevant parties are notified of anything that affects them
General Sales Activity
You will also be required to provide support to the Business Development team as necessary.Sourcing information in support of quotations, updating the database and attending event related client meetings.
Salary: GBP 24,000.00 to GBP 24,000.00 per year
Position Type: Full Time, Temporary / Contract / Project
Ref Code: Event Manager
Contact Information
Caroline Brennan
caroline.brennan@vauxhall.co.uk
Adecco - UK
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Events Officer
http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/browse/marketing-and-pr/conference-and-events/vacancy-w59441.html
Organisation: HOUSEBUILDER MEDIA
Location: Central London
Salary: £30,000 + Car
Date posted: 13 Jun 2006
Closing date: 5 Jul 2006
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the events department of a dynamic and fast growing media company. Housebuilder Media is looking for an events officer to work within an established, fun and hardworking team, supporting the Events Manager on a full events programme.
Housebuilder Media is the leading information provider for the housebuilding industry. At the heart of HBM is Housebuilder magazine, the number one title for the sector. HBM also runs a range of events for housebuilders, developers and suppliers to the industry including a two day exhibition, a range of conferences and the Housebuilding Innovation Awards.
You will be responsible for the delivery of a number of high calibre conferences, seminars and dinners within the housebuilding industry. As well as organising HBM events, the team is also responsible for the management of a variety of important client events within the extensive programme. Some UK based travelling is required throughout the year.
The role requires a minimum of five years events/operations experience, working at a responsible level. You will possess excellent organisational skills and have the experience of monitoring your own budgets. The ability to establish and retain good working relationships with contractors and clients is essential to this role, as is the ability to liaise with senior industry figures in a professional manner.
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Events Manager - London
http://www.eventmagazine.co.uk/jobs/jobs_detail.cfm?JobID=3180
Description:
A Large investment bank requires an Event Manager and Senior Events Manager with at least 6-15 years experience. The perfect candidates will hold a strong background within an agency environment working with high level clients across a variety of weird and wonderful events. The post holder is required to manage a team so experience of this is necessary as well as proof of working on production (staging, lighting etc), creative ideas, strong venue knowledge and logistics as well as strategic input. This role would suit someone within a high level role in an agency.
Salary: 35k - 45 + bens
Location: London
Closing Date: 26-Jun-06
Contact Name: Anna Wales
Phone: 020 8772 9199
Email: anna@esprecruitment.co.uk
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Public Relations Director, Europe
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/jobs/job2.php?jid=42236943
Job Description
Ancestry.co.uk (part of MyFamily.com, Inc.) is the most popular family history site in the UK and one of the fastest growing paid subscription services on the Internet, consistently ranking among the top 100 UK sites according to comScore Europe.We are now looking for a senior level Public Relations Director to help with the development and execution of our public relations strategy as we expand throughout Europe.
This position will report to the European Managing Director based in London and will collaborate with our Public Relations team based in Utah, USA. Key Responsibilities/Performance Requirements:
-Develop and execute on the communications and public relations strategy for the Company’s European expansion.
-Create and execute campaigns that support the company’s branding, positioning and messaging.
-Implement and manage relationships with PR agencies, spokes people and other external partners in multiple countries.
-Direct activities such as media and analyst relations programs, product reviews, press releases and press kits for national, regional, broadcast, online and trade media.
-Measure and report the ROI of each campaign and monthly clip reports.
-Organise launch events and secure speaking engagements.
-Manage and optimise company’s PR budget.
Required Skills:
-10 years minimum public relations experience with at least 2 years of online experience and 3-5 years of management experience.
-Experience in managing campaigns throughout Europe with in-country contacts.
-Experience in both consumer and online PR.
-Demonstrated ability to use creative thinking to develop opportunities and media stories.
-Well-developed personal network and strong media relations.
-Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build effective professional relationships with both the UK and US offices as well as external partners.
-Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with experience writing press releases, media advisories, and by-lined articles.
-Commercially-minded and results-focused.
-Strict attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.
-Self-starting with the ability to manage projects autonomously as necessary.
-Excellent time management and organisational skills.
-Occasional travel required.
-Additional language ability preferred.
Salary:£55,000-65,000 per annum for qualified candidates plus bonus and full benefits including medical, life insurance coverage and a pension scheme.
Why join MyFamily.com:
We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference in the way families connect and share information online.MyFamily.com is a stable, profitable, growing company full of smart, passionate, committed people dedicated to helping families communicate and share their photos, stories and memories with one another. If you are interested in long-range career growth and working in a casual environment that fosters personal advancement, skills expansion and rewards performance then this could be the place for you.Our work environment is fast-paced, challenging, and exuberantly fun! At MyFamily.com you will have the opportunity to work with passionate, engaged, high-energy people in a “start-up” environment within the stability of a successful company.We offer excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package.
Location: Hammersmith, London
Salary: Up to GBP 65000 Per Year - Plus bonus and full benefits including medical, life insurance coverage and a pension scheme.
Contract Type: Employee
Job Status: Fulltime
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Events Manager with comms experience
This household name, multi-site retail organization is looking for an Events Manager to join its Events team based in central London.
Key Accountabilities of the role will be to:
-Develop, facilitate and plan an events programme, which supports and delivers the business objectives for all face-to-face communications.
-Develop and deliver events including internal conferences, seminars and exhibitions.
-Manage the design and delivery of events through external event management companies.
-Develop and deliver an integrated internal communications plan which supports the delivery of the events objectives.
And the right candidate will have the following:
Knowledge
-Experienced event management specialist with demonstrable skills in both internal and external communications
-In depth knowledge of all aspects of supplier management and evaluation
-Familiarisation with planning and budgeting processes.
Skills
-Good leadership skills, particularly in a day to day capacity
-Ability to motivate individuals and teams
-Communication skills
-Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
Experience
-At least 3 years experience in a publications environment, with 1 year + publishing and editing internal publications
-Evidence of operating in the environment of large and complex organizations
Location: UK-London-London
Salary: 25,000.00 - 30,000.00 GBP per year plus excellent company benefits
Contact Information:
Fergus Gilroy
Chapple
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Head of Events
http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/browse/marketing-and-pr/conference-and-events/vacancy-1152872-3.html
Organisation: FAST TRACK
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: £50,000
Run UK and possible European events
Fast Track currently focuses on Britain’s top-performing private companies and the entrepreneurs who own them.
Fast Track researches and publishes five annual league tables, ranging from the fastest-growing to the biggest private companies, in partnership with The Sunday Times; and organises 25 events a year, ranging from large national awards events to regional dinners for the directors of league table companies to network and meet our sponsors.
For further details see: www.fasttrack.co.uk
