Gray Dawes Group is a multi-award winning, global travel management company with offices in the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Australia and the United States. Established in 1865, we’re constantly growing by using technology and our passion for what we do to keep evolving. Here at Gray Dawes Events, part of the wider Gray Dawes group, we are a growing team of Event experts with a laser focus on offering our clients high touch, unique first class experiences. We're not just there to deliver high quality events, innovative experiences all with the slickest execution, we're there as an extension of our clients’ own organisations – their out-of-house events department. We achieve this because of the depths we go to in understanding our clients, their culture, their brand values and business objectives. And we always deliver… better As we head into an exciting phase for Gray Dawes Events we’re looking to further develop the overall strategy and vision of the Events department The successful candidate will work alongside the senior members of the team to help shape the future. If this all sounds like something you want to be a part of then we'd like to hear from you. We offer a fantastic work environment, with all the benefits and perks you’d expect from a forward-thinking and people-focussed organisation. And we’re always on the lookout for skilled and motivated individuals to become part of the Gray Dawes family. Take a look at our latest vacancies and make that move Join Our Journey Our UK based Events Team are continuing to grow, so we’re looking to hire an experienced Senior Event Manager to join our existing team. In this role you will lead the development, planning and execution of a variety of event types from the point of concept to completion with responsibility for two direct reports. The successful candidate will be provide creative inputs and management of all facets of logistically complicated events. This is a hybrid position, you’ll be required to be in the office 2-3 days a week and homeworking the remainder of the week unless you have events to manage. Flexibility is essential for this role. What You’ll Do Manage a team of event managers, delivering a portfolio of corporate/ business events for a variety of industries. Lead and manage complex events, both physical and hybrid, from brief to delivery, ensuring all aspects of the event meet requirements and deadlines. Support event briefings, contributing creatively and utilising past experiences, market trends and research. Design, build and present client proposals. Budget management and reconciliation. Develop and conduct events in line with Health, Safety and Safeguarding guidelines, conducting any necessary risk assessments as required. Work closely with the Event Account manager to build client relationships, driving excellent client servicing to support new business and growth. Assist in securing both repeat business and new business, and ensuring projects are as profitable as possible. Supplier relationship management. Maintain a specialist knowledge of the events environment, conduct competitor and trend analysis to assess and develop new ideas and opportunities. Ensure we are at the forefront of the latest event ideas and technologies. Input into the annual Marketing plan to provide feedback, support, and ideas regarding content and raise the GD Events profile. Event debrief meetings and reporting. Support the Director of events on ad hoc projects as required. What we’re looking for 10 years experience including proven work of large corporate events (500 attendees). Extensive experience in event design, management and execution of a variety of event solutions, such as conferences, incentive trips, VIP Hospitality experiences, employee engagement events, sales and training conferences. Strong existing relationships with a range of event suppliers. Event Agency experience would be an advantage Existing event clients would be an advantage What We Can Offer We’re really proud of our culture at Gray Dawes, a family run business where we live and breathe our values and encourage our people to be their best selves, do the right thing, tell it like it is and be flexible. As we continue to grow, there will be career opportunities available for our people as well as the chance to be with us during this exciting period of change. Our benefits include; Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid Working Private healthcare (currently under review) Group Life Cover EAP Scheme Pension Scheme Volunteering days Travel Discounts Shopping discounts Christmas Savings Scheme Season Ticket Loans What Happens Next Once we’ve received your details, our Hiring Managers will review your skills and experience to see if you’re a match. If we think we can move forward, we’ll get in touch with you directly to arrange an interview to find out more about you. We’re an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to our applicants and employees.