Senior Events Executive - Tavistock Appointments : Job Details

This maternity contract working for a professional body based in Central London, would suit a well educated (graduate or equivalent) with extensive experience of organising and managing business events. The events will include small CPD events for 20+ members, social events to enable members to engage with each other, large formal black tie events and a large annual conference. Events will be a combination of in person and virtual and will require you to be confident using Zoom, Teams, online events platforms and event management registration systems.

Being part of a small team, the duties will be very varied and will include: -

• Producing event proposals and drafting event budgets
• Working with the Manager to identify potential event sponsors
• Identifying suitable venues, liaising with suppliers, procurement and legal teams where necessary
• Organising event registration and ensuring event set up is complete
• Preparing event advertising material and collateral, loading information onto website and social media
• Attending events, gathering feedback and hosting debrief sessions with key stakeholders
• Maintaining events calendar
• Assisting Manager to draft and develop content for member communications and social media

Skills Needed:

• First class communication skills - a natural relationship builder
• Experience of managing events including creating budgets
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Able to contribute new ideas - curious, creative, imaginative
• Good writing skills for reports, proposals, presentations etc.
• Proficient MS Office skills
• Experience of event and registration platforms and ideally SalesForce