Event Executive
29 days ago
Croydon
Business: emap\n\nBrands: DFNI Frontier Magazine, Property Week, AV Magazine, Packaging News, Independent Retail News, Motor Trader Magazine, Money Marketing, Headlinemoney, Mortgage Strategy, Quality Food Awards\n\nBase Location: Croydon, London\n\nEmployment Type: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid ( 3 office days/week)\n\nSalary: £24,000- £26,000 DOE +10% Bonus\n\nAbout the Company:\n\nA business-to-business media company with a focused portfolio of market-leading events and brands. Across the company we create products our customers value to help drive their success, which in turn drives our own growth. Our product focus is around paid-for subscriptions, conferences, awards, digital insight and bespoke marketing solutions.\n\nOverall Purpose of the Role:\n\nAs an Event Executive you are part of an enthusiastic and busy event operations team, running B2B conferences, exhibitions and award ceremonies. Your role is key to the successful execution of our events portfolio. You should have a love for events, provide outstanding customer service, be an enthusiastic professional and be able to build relationships with internal and external customers.\nYou will have operational responsibility from concept to delivery, using creativity and a keen eye for detail, along with the ability to multi-task, to deliver industry-leading events.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nWorking alongside the Event Manager and event operations team in the overall planning, execution and commercial viability of a variety of annual events on behalf of emap’s B2B brands.\n\nResearching suitable entertainment for events.\n\nWorking with the Event Manager and the brands to produce high-quality event collateral, including thorough checking of all copy, e.g. agendas, websites, booking forms, tickets, programmes, etc.\n\nProviding outstanding customer service with all external and internal stakeholders, via written and verbal communication.\n\nPerforming all the administrative tasks associated with events, including database management.\n\nBuilding strong relationships with suppliers, including AV teams, venues, entertainers, etc, negotiating to ensure the best value is achieved, and co-ordinating the production of all event signage with the appropriate logos/messages, etc.\n\nAssisting in selecting menus, room layouts and table plans.\n\nOn-site event support – specific responsibilities are allocated by the Event Manager, to include overseeing the production team, briefing and liaising with venue staff, co-ordination of sponsors, managing registration, ensuring table plans are correct and adhered to, etc.\n\nSharing best practice across the team.\n\nWebsite & comms proofing.\n\nSkills and Experience:\n\nEducated to degree level or equivalent – preferred but not essential. Event Management Degree is desirable.\n\nExperience of events/customer service.\n\nProficient use of the latest version of Microsoft Office.\n\nProven ability to handle multiple deadlines.\n\nExcellent communication skills.\n\nExperience in managing events websites – desirable.\n\nAttention to detail.\n\nCore Competencies:\n\nA driven individual with excellent planning and organisational skills.\n\nProactive and confident.\n\nFlexible with working hours during events.\n\nA team player, but secure working independently and on own initiative.\n\nAble to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards and meeting multiple deadlines.\n\nAble to read and interpret data effectively.\n\nTakes a creative approach to everyday challenges.\n\nEnthusiasm and willingness to change and innovate processes.\n\nAbility to multi-task and prioritise workload effectively.\n\nAbility to represent the brand and business as a positive ambassador while on site at events and in communications.\n\nPersonal Attributes:\n\nAble to use initiative and be proactive.\n\nCalm and professional under pressure.\n\nDeadline driven and results orientated.\n\nCreative\n\nPunctual\n\nPositive and enthusiastic.\n\nTeam player\n\nOrganised, tenacious and committed.\n\nHas a passion for events