Event Manager

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Event Manager - Worldwide Events Group Ltd

Chancery Lane, City of London

Reporting to Head of Event Management

Are you passionate about events and international travel?

We have an opportunity for an Event Manager to join the Event Management team for Worldwide Events Group Ltd, the company behind m&i, Private Luxury, TFest and Amour.

About us

Worldwide Events Group Ltd specialises in business-to-business trade events bringing together key players in the travel and events industry. We are the pioneers in making business joyful and connecting industry in the perfect environment to encourage business.

The company is firmly established at the forefront of the Meeting & Incentive, Luxury and Romantic Travel sectors with events hosted internationally in Europe, North America and the Middle East.

The role

We are looking for an Event Manager to join our Event Management Team. This role involves looking after the planning and execution of large-scale B2B events, develop and maintain relationships with high-profile event partners and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute large-scale events from inception to completion.
• Manage and track event expenses, ensuring adherence to allocated event budgets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their vision and requirements.
• Coordinate and approve attendee communication with the Customer Success team.
• Coordinate with event partners to ensure all event logistics are handled efficiently.
• Provide logistical support during events, including setup and coordination, and teardown.
• Serve as point of contact onsite at events, supporting Senior Event Manager.
• Conducting destination research and shortlist potential venues/partners as needed.
• Assist in negotiations with event partners, sponsors and external stakeholders.

  Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in event planning.
• End-to-end full cycle event management experience.
• Proven track record of managing international events.
• Experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organisational, time management and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working with tight deadlines, and with changing requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in SalesForce.
• Proficiency in Cloud Collaboration service such as Airtable.
• Confident using Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams).

  Some of the benefits of working here:

  We are a dynamic, fast-paced company. Want to develop your skills, or even move into a different department? At Worldwide Events we are never still, and for the right person, this presents an opportunity to grow and evolve your role and responsibilities, as well as you as a person. We hope you choose us to grow your career with!

  Your time

  We firmly believe the importance of the right work-life balance, so for our Event Manager we offer:

• 28 days holiday, plus UK Bank Holidays
• Extra holiday - one extra day of holiday for every year service after 2 years, up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave (plus UK Bank Holidays)
• Hybrid working - we operate on a hybrid working pattern to offer a combination of office and home-working days each week.
• 4pm finish on Fridays - start the weekend early!

  Your health

• We understand that mental health matters - we have an employee assistance programme that is there for you to use whenever you feel the need to, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Company Sick Leave.
• Private Health Scheme (involving a contribution from the company).
• Enhanced maternity schemes.

  Your experience

• We stock all the coffee and tea you can drink as well as fresh fruit daily (and the occasional sweet treat!).

• Your social spirit - our Happiness and Culture Team keep us on our toes with monthly socials for all employees as well as learning opportunities and drinks at the local bar!

Our approach to diversity is simple -it's about embracing everyone, and everyone is welcome at Worldwide Events We are committed to welcoming everyone, regardless of gender identity, orientation or expression. We are diverse in age, race, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective. Our diversity fuels our innovation, brings diversity of thought, and connects us closer to our clients and the communities we serve.

All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Thank you for your interest in this post, we look forward to receiving your application. We encourage applications even if you don't have all the skills required - passion and personality count! As there's no closing date for this role interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply ASAP!