Event Manager

Ready to create unforgettable events that bring people together, strengthen customer relationships, and drive business success?

R&D Partners is seeking an experienced Event Manager to join a dynamic team in the UK. This role involves working closely with the Events Team Leader and a group of event professionals to deliver a variety of internal and external events that align with the company’s short-term strategy, business objectives, and marketing plan.

You will be responsible for organizing and executing events such as large multi-day conferences, gala dinners, third-party exhibitions, and small-scale national and international customer visits.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location.

Responsibilities:

Event Planning:

• Respond to and project manage internal and external event requests.
• Source and contract venues.
• Manage content and speakers.
• Track event budgets, raise POs, and manage payments.
• Oversee on-site event and delegate management.
• Book accommodation and travel arrangements.
• Conduct event operations, including risk assessments and health & safety monitoring.
• Monitor registrations and formulate attendee lists.

Team Support:

• Assist the Team Leader with team engagement and regular check-ins.
• Facilitate training and onboarding for new and existing team members.

Strategy and Business Plans

• Support the delivery of marketing and business plans.
• Suggest corrective actions throughout the year and contribute to future planning processes.

Key Skills and Requirements:

Essential:

• Proven experience managing virtual, hybrid, and face-to-face events.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in budget management, communication, and organization.
• Problem-solving abilities and adaptability under pressure.
• Understanding of the role of events within a commercial organization.

Desirable:

• Experience using event-related platforms such as Cvent and Salesforce.
• Degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, or equivalent.
• Line management experience.
• Familiarity with customer experience journeys and journey mapping.
• Knowledge of diagnostic or healthcare industries.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver exceptional events and experiences for customers as part of the marketing strategy.
• Supervise budgeting, scheduling, deliverables, vendor coordination, invoicing, contractual matters, logistics, and event reporting.
• Champion the use of tools and processes, including CRM systems, marketing content approval platforms, and training systems.
• Manage event budgets in alignment with the business plan.

For more information, please contact Grant Van Schalkwyk.

If you are interested in applying to this exciting opportunity, then please click ‘Apply’ or to speak to one of our specialists visit the ‘Contact Us’ page.

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