The Economist Group - Event Manager, UK
Requirements
• Extensive experience in event management with a strong focus on delivering high impact conferences, managing speakers and sponsors • Strong planning and organisational skills, and attention to detail • Experience with international events in the b2b industry Demonstrated experience managing events • Proficiency in CRM systems advantageous • Proficiency in MS Office and Google applications advantageous • Proven experience in leading agencies and contractors • Strong budget management skills and able to maximise impact while controlling costs • Creative and innovative mind-set, ad-hoc problem-solving and ability to deal with ambiguity • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience in influencing cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders • Analytical mindset, able to interpret data and apply insights to improve event performance and refine strategy. • Track record in working effectively with cross-functional and international teams • A willingness to travel and ability to work independently and autonomously, and work across time zones • Bachelor’s degree in event management, marketing, business, communications, or related field • Key competencies • Key competencies • Exceptional client management skills • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a changing, fast-paced work environment • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Familiarity with event technologies, and ability to assess new technologies and make strategic recommendations • Able to fulfil flexible working hours during busy periods, and travel as required • Pro-active, reliable, results orientated • Curiosity and a basic interest in global affairs • Strong presentation skills • Works well under pressure • Working Arrangements • The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required. • AI usage for your application • We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills, and qualifications.
Responsibilities
• Project management: • Lead project planning meetings ensuring agendas, minutes and actions and delivered • Liaison point for internal teams to coordinate between functions • Speaker and sponsorship management • Creation and delivery of presentations, key processes, and standard documents • Build and manage project timelines to include all deliverables and scope of work • Ensure client objectives are received, understood and met through each project • Coordinate and log all internal kick offs and client debriefs • Create and manage Case Studies • Manage project budgets • Event management: • Carry out operations policies and processes are delivered as required • Location and venue selection • Event app platform build • Supplier and venue management • Ability to influence event design • Ownership of all logistics and event delivery • Staging and production design • All event aspects including accommodation, catering, signage, attendee experience, etc
Benefits
• Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program. • We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home. • You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.
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