Senior Event Manager

About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Event Manager to join our team at Live Group. As a Senior Event Manager, you will play a key role in delivering some of the best events in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:
Planning, management, and delivery of diverse projects including conferences, virtual, hybrid, and live events, road shows, exhibitions, and summits
End-to-end project management including client liaison, project planning, budget management, supplier coordination, management of internal resources, and integration of digital products
Supporting senior project managers on large-scale projects, taking responsibility for elements such as sponsorship, accommodation, or exhibition management
Budget creation, ownership, and reconciliation of up to £750K, securing client approvals, purchase orders, and issuing invoices
Collaboration, coordination, and direction of all departments and team members responsible for contributing to event delivery, ensuring the solution meets the client brief and objectives
Collaborating with our Digital Team to ensure best use of product and delegate management standards are met
Establishing regular client meetings, preparing agendas, and issuing meeting notes
Developing and managing timelines, risk registers, and status reports, ensuring events run to schedule and as expected
Requirements:

A strong track record of project management and experience in managing various projects, including cumulative event budgets of all sizes, exceeding £750K
Exceptional project management skills and business acumen, along with attention to detail, the drive to deliver continuous improvement, and a commitment to outstanding quality of delivery
Excellent understanding of event disciplines, including event and delegate management, technical services, exhibition management, digital, video, production, and print production
Confident and familiar with building and managing delegate management systems and understanding digital products
Proven financial acumen, with the ability to manage third-party suppliers, negotiate, and grow project profitability
Exceptional organization, project management, and documentation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, both internally and client-facing
Agile and adaptive, with resilience and stamina to sustain performance under pressure
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Good level of computer literacy, particularly the Microsoft Package
Excellent people management skills, with proven ability to lead and motivate delivery teams
Ability to work on the here and now but have the oversight to plan ahead
Independent worker, with the ability to self-prioritize workload according to business needs and excellent time management skills
Benefits:

A competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum
A range of benefits, including health insurance, pension scheme, and annual leave
The opportunity to work with a leading events company, creating powerful communication strategies
Professional development opportunities, including training and career progression
About Us:

LIVE GROUP is a leading events company, creating powerful communication strategies designed to bring clients closer to their audiences, wherever they are. We combine extensive know-how with creative solutions to deliver interactive experiences beyond the conventional.