Events Manager

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Description:

Operating as an independent membership association, Innovate Finance is the industry body that represents and advances the global FinTech community in the UK. Our mission is to support the next generation of technology-led innovators to create a more inclusive, more sustainable, and more democratic financial services system that works better for all.

Innovate Finance seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist with event planning efforts to ensure successful delivery of all its events, including their flagship annual Global Summit which attracts over 1,500 attendees in the heart of the City. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual interested in learning more about the exciting sector and event planning.

The role offers valuable hands-on experience and the opportunity to gain new skills. Working closely across all business units, the successful candidate will help deliver all logistical and operational elements for over 50 events ranging from a 10 person roundtable, 200 person conference and a 1,500 person summit.

Reporting to: Director of Ecosystem

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Ensuring the internal and external calendar of events is kept up-to-date on all platforms.
• Managing event invites, registration forms, RSVPs, calendar holds and registration trackers (pre and post event).
• Updating the website with detailed event information.
• Venue and supplier sourcing, liaison and management.
• P&L management.
• Delivery of regular webinars.
• Produce detailed event project plans including timelines, venue information, suppliers, staffing and budgets and lead weekly calls with the internal team.
• Managing incoming delegate enquiries and filtering as appropriate.
• Working with the membership, marketing, PR and communications teams to ensure smooth marketing and delivery of all events.
• Working closely with the content team to ensure a smooth speaker experience, from pre-event speaker briefings to post-event speaker feedback forms and thank you emails.
• Be the main point of contact for each event, liaising with internal stakeholders and suppliers, handling client queries and troubleshooting onsite on the day of the event to ensure that it all runs smoothly.
• Manage the team of onsite staff and ensure appropriate briefings.
• Make sure that insurance, legal and health and safety obligations are followed.
• Oversee the events set up and tear down.
• Report on CSATs, attendance and other ROI stats. Format reporting and socialize with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage all post-event communications and reports.

Required skills

• A minimum of 5 years' working in an events logistics role.
• Fluent in written & spoken English.
• Someone who thrives both independently and collaboratively, confident in tackling tasks alone and contributing effectively within a team.
• Time-management, communication and self-motivation skills are essential.
• Good knowledge of London and UK venues is ideal.
• Knowledge of the UK FinTech sector is preferred but not essential.
• Experience of stakeholder liaison.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT) and experience Google suite.
• Experience of budget management.
• Experience of BrightTalk, Eventbrite, Hubspot and Social Media platforms preferred but not essential.

Position

• This is a full-time, permanent position (Mon - Fri).
• Required 2-3 days in the office (Tues, Weds and Thurs) at Innovate Finance HQ in London (Moorgate) mixed with home working if preferred. On event days, early mornings and/or late evenings are likely required.

Interested? Apply now with your CV and short cover letter.

About Innovate Finance

Innovate Finance is the independent industry body that represents and advances the global FinTech community in the UK. Our mission is to accelerate the UK's leading role in the financial services sector by directly supporting the next generation of technology-led innovators.

Innovate Finance's membership ranges from seed stage startups and global financial institutions to investors, professional services firms, and global FinTech hubs. All benefit from Innovate Finance's unique position as the single point of access to promote enabling policy and regulation, talent and skills, business opportunity and growth, and investment capital.

By bringing together and connecting the most forward-thinking participants in financial services, Innovate Finance is helping create a global financial services sector that is more transparent, more sustainable and more inclusive.