An exciting opportunity to join an established and well-respected organisation as Events Officer.
We are looking for someone who has ideally 3 to 4 years previous experience of organising events within a B2B environment and is looking to take their career to the next level.
Reporting to the Employee Communications and Events Manager, this is a newly created role to further support our market engagement internationally, nationally and locally.
The role will include the following, however full support and training will be given to the successful applicant.
Key Responsibilities:
* Working collaboratively, deliver our attendance at international exhibitions across critical industries.
* Manage a range of external contractors including event organisers, stand-builders, model makers and freight forwarders to deliver all aspects of events from initial conception to brand experience.
* Co-ordinate all aspects of event administration including badge registration, delegation requests, diary management and logistics.
* Develop suitable brand and campaign messaging in collaboration with our inhouse multimedia designer.
* Further our brand presence, efficiency and effectiveness by codifying our assets and supporting commonality across appropriate markets.
* Deliver internal events such as demonstrations, media visits and VIP engagements working with the relevant internal departments and Senior Leadership Team.
* Support our attendance at a wide range of school and university careers events as well as internal activities to support employee retention, development and attraction in collaboration with our HR team.
* Support our social value activities by delivering community engagement events
Skills & Experience
* A proven track record in event management, preferably including exhibitions.
* Able to link marketing objectives to event delivery and outcomes.
* Able to manage multiple contractors to deliver a common objective.
* Able to think laterally when problem solving.
* Acts with honesty/integrity to build trust, respect, and commitment in the workplace.
* Self-motivating, proactive and results driven approach.
* Demonstrates strong interpersonal awareness and understanding.
* Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing.
In return a competitive salary and benefits package is offered within a clean and modern facility