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Job Description:
- As an event manager you'll have responsibility for putting on a range of events.
- You'll manage the whole process from the planning stage, right through to running the actual day itself and the post-event evaluation.
- The role is very hands-on and often involves working as part of a team.
- Types of event:
You'll typically work on the following kinds of event:
- conferences;cultural events;exhibitions and fairs;fundraising and social events;music festivals;parties ;promotions and product launches.
- You might specialise in a particular type of event or work on a range of different events.
Responsibilities:
- As an event manager, you'll need to liaise with clients to find out their exact event requirements
- produce detailed proposals for events (for example, timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets);
- Research venues, suppliers and contractors, and then negotiate prices and hire
- Manage and coordinate suppliers and all event logistics (for example, venue, catering, travel);liaise with sales and marketing teams to publicise and promote the event;manage all pre-event planning, e.g.
- Organizing guest speakers and delegate packs;coordinate suppliers, handle client queries and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly and to budget;
- Manage a team of staff, giving full briefings;organise facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media;make sure that insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are followed;
- Oversee the dismantling and removal of the event and clear the venue efficiently;produce post-event evaluation to inform future events;research opportunities for new clients and events.
Job Requirements
- Excellent English is required for this position
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a related field
- Special Diploma in tourism and customer service will be a plus
- Event and conference management certificate is preferable
- Experience in hand handling big events and conferences.
- open minded character that has been exposed to multiple culture is a key element to this position.
- A person who can influence people by leading them