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• Business: emap, • Brands: ___, • Job title: Senior Editor or Assistant Editor, • Base Location: Fleet Street, London, Hybrid – 3 days in the office, • Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (1 year), • Salary: £30k – £35k DOE The Architectural Review (AR) is an international architecture magazine published from London. Since 1896, the AR has been a leading authority on contemporary architecture and architectural culture. The AR is looking for an exceptional candidate with editorial experience at an architecture magazine or similar publication to join its team as senior editor (maternity cover). This full-time fixed-term position is from mid-March 2026 to April 2027. Note: for candidates with less experience, there is the possibility to discuss the position of assistant editor instead, for a salary of £30,000. Key Responsibilities: • Researching and planning upcoming issues with the editor and deputy editor, • Commissioning and liaising with contributors, editing text and feeding back to writers, • Working with the editorial team to source visual material and lay out features during production of print issues, • Creating and proofing digital content, including online stories, social media posts and emails, • Supporting events and awards programmes, in coordination with the marketing, commercial and operations teams, • Delivering commercial content and editorial projects Skills and Experience: • Able to demonstrate editorial experience at a magazine or publication in architecture or a related field is essential, • Sophisticated computer literacy, including a good knowledge of InDesign and WordPress, • A postgraduate qualification in architecture or art history is highly desirable Core Competencies: • The ideal candidate is attentive to contemporary architectural production around the world and passionate about how it is communicated and discussed in print and online, • The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK, • The AR has adopted a hybrid working model and the successful candidate will be expected to come into the offices in London Tuesday–Thursday What we offer Learning & Development: At emap, we believe that employee learning and development are the key drivers of our success. To ensure continuous growth and meet the ever-changing demands of the workplace, we provide an environment that fosters continuous development for our employees. Our employees are encouraged to identify their areas of personal and professional development aligned with our strategic areas, including management development, health, safety & wellbeing, sales, events management, marketing strategy, editorial, and information technology. We have a structured framework designed to help equip our employees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to excel in their job roles, contributing to achieving our organisational objectives. To support our employees’ career development, we have designed specialised programs, as well as other stand-alone role-specific and generic courses, under the emap academy. Benefits: emap is part of Metropolis Group. Together, we are committed to providing a happy and healthy place to work, so we offer fantastic benefits and perks to our employees. • 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days, • One additional day of leave per year- Celebration Day, • Health plan, • Life assurance, • Private virtual GP access, • Seasonal flu jabs available at the office, • Continuous learning & development opportunities, • In-house Excellence Awards and other innovation projects, • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Discounted gym memberships, • Retail discount vouchers, • Rail season ticket loans, • Pension scheme, • One paid volunteer day per year, • Annual Summer & Winter Celebrations, • Work from home during August, • Income protection and more How to apply: Please apply with • your CV (no more than two sides of A4 in Word or PDF format), • a cover letter including what you would bring to the role of senior, or assistant, editor at the AR (no more than 350 words, in Word or PDF format), • two examples of recently written work (no more than four pages of A4 in Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to give individual feedback at the application stage, however if you are successfully shortlisted you will be contacted within 10 working days of your application. Privacy: Metropolis Group respects the privacy of every person for whom we have personal data. We comply with data protection legislation such as the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation which regulates the processing of data and ensures that your data is processed fairly and lawfully, is kept secure and only that data necessary for any processing is kept. You can see our privacy policy at . Diversity and Inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Description Kurt Geiger | About Us We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style. We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism Responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS ROLE: • Support the Buyer, contributing to decisions on developing the seasonal product ranges., • Work alongside the Buyer and Merchandise Team in the preparation of seasonal reviews and strategic seasonal planning, • Support and assist the Buyer in the development of customer, market and trend focused seasonal collections, • Consistently maintain and improve standards of product quality control through high standards of sample checks and fit checks, • Be aware of market movements, competitor activity & current and forthcoming fashion trends, • Actively research and propose new product opportunities to optimise brand strength and potentialise sales performance, • General correspondence with suppliers for sample requests & order information, • Support negotiations & working with supply base to ensure best price & margin is achieved., • Take appropriate action in-season on repeats, cancellations & rescheduling of orders., • Ensure the smooth running of the development process, maintaining schedules & key deadlines., • Ensure any product related changes are communicated to Wholesale, Press & Marketing and VM, • Management of the Buying Admin Assistant. Requirements • An experienced Assistant Buyer, • Passionate about fashion and an expert on upcoming trends, • Personable, confident and self-motivated, • Previous experience Line Managing an Admin Assistant, • Excellent attention to details with a 'can-do' attitude and ability to show initiative, • Great attention to detail, with a commercial aptitude, • The ability to work under pressure & thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Strong negotiation & communication skills Benefits • Competitive basic salary, • Pension and life assurance, • Enviable discounts, • Gym Discounts, • Summer Hours - 3pm Friday finish, • Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month), • RetailTrust support, • And so much more! Our Culture We’re an energic fast-paced brand that embraces progress and strives for innovation. Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities at every level and kindness is celebrated in everything we do. Our summer working hours accommodate a healthy work life balance. Wellbeing is important to our working culture, which is why we nurture a friendly environment for talent to thrive in, alongside a vibrant social community. Our Stores The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond street in 1963. Today, our brand has global appeal and is distributed in hundreds of cities around the world. We operate over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford street, and in over 400 stores globally. Beyond stand-alone stores and retail pop ups, our retail partners include some of the world’s most famous department stores. We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

• Business: emap, • ___: DFNI Frontier Magazine, Property Week, AV Magazine, Packaging News, Independent Retail News, Motor Trader Magazine, Money Marketing, Headlinemoney, Mortgage Strategy, Quality Food Awards, • Base Location: Croydon, London, • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent/Hybrid (3 office days/week), • Salary: £25,000 + 10% Bonus About the Company: A 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. Overall Purpose of the Role: As 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. You 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. Key Responsibilities: • Working 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., • Researching suitable entertainment for events., • Working 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., • Liaising with the production/AV supplier in pre-production and assisting with all aspects of the staging requirements for the events., • Providing outstanding customer service with all external and internal stakeholders, via written and verbal communication., • Performing all the administrative tasks associated with events, including database management., • Building 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., • Assisting in selecting menus, room layouts and table plans., • Providing on-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., • Sharing best practice across the team., • Website & comms proofing. Skills and Experience: • Educated to degree level or equivalent – preferred but not essential. Event Management Degree is desirable., • Experience of events/customer service., • Proficient use of the latest version of Microsoft Office., • Proven ability to handle multiple deadlines., • Excellent communication skills., • Experience in managing events websites – desirable., • Attention to detail. Core Competencies: • A driven individual with excellent planning and organisational skills., • Proactive and confident., • Flexible with working hours during events., • A team player, but secure working independently and on own initiative., • Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards and meeting multiple deadlines., • Able to read and interpret data effectively., • Takes a creative approach to everyday challenges., • Enthusiasm and willingness to change and innovate processes., • Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload effectively., • Ability to represent the brand and business as a positive ambassador while on site at events and in communications. Personal Attributes: • Able to use initiative and be proactive., • Calm and professional under pressure., • Deadline driven and results orientated., • Creative., • Punctual., • Positive and enthusiastic., • Team player., • Organised, tenacious and committed., • Has a passion for events. What we offer Learning & Development: At emap, we believe that employee learning and development are the key drivers of our success. To ensure continuous growth and meet the ever-changing demands of the workplace, we provide an environment that fosters continuous development for our employees. Our employees are encouraged to identify their areas of personal and professional development aligned with our strategic areas, including management development, health, safety & wellbeing, sales, event management, marketing strategy, editorial, and information technology. We have a structured framework designed to help equip our employees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to excel in their job roles, contributing to achieving our organisational objectives. To support our employees’ career development, we have designed specialised programs, as well as other stand-alone role-specific and generic courses, under the emap academy. Benefits: emap is part of Metropolis Group. Together we are committed to providing a happy and healthy place to work, so we offer fantastic benefits and perks to our employees. • 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days., • One additional day of annual leave per year- Celebration Day., • Health plan, • Life assurance, • Private virtual GP access, • Seasonal flu jabs available at the office., • Continuous learning & development opportunities., • In-house Excellence Awards and other innovation projects., • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Discounted gym memberships, • Retail discount vouchers, • Rail season ticket loans, • Pension scheme, • One paid volunteer day per year, • Annual Summer & Winter Celebrations, • Work from home during August, • Income protection and more Privacy: Metropolis Group respects the privacy of every person for whom we have personal data. We comply with data protection legislation such as the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation which regulates the processing of data and ensures that your data is processed fairly and lawfully, is kept secure and only that data necessary for any processing is kept. You can see our privacy policy at . Diversity and Inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. How to apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to give individual feedback at the application stage, however if you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted within 10 working days of your application.

• Business: emap, • Brands: The Architects’ Journal (AJ), The Architectural Review (AR), World Architecture Festival (WAF), • Location: Fleet Street, City of London, • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent/ 3 days Office based - Hybrid, • Salary: £45,000 DOE + 40% Bonus Based in the Architecture and Building Services (FABS) Division in our Blackfriars office and reporting to the portfolio Commercial Director, this role will involve selling B2B sponsorship and marketing solutions across the highly respected and market leading architecture brands The Architects’ Journal, The Architectural Review and The World Architecture Festival. This senior role blends strategic thinking with hands-on sales leadership to deliver significant revenue growth and build long-term client relationships. The Business Development Manager will own the strategy and execution for winning new, high-value commercial partnerships across our full portfolio. Key responsibilities: • New Business Leadership – Build and execute a cross-sector sales strategy to secure new, high-value clients across all target markets., • Senior Client Engagement – Open doors, lead high-level conversations, and challenge clients to develop solutions that deliver measurable ROI., • Revenue Growth – Deliver and exceed annual targets through sponsorship, content partnerships, and bespoke marketing solutions., • Proposition Development – Work with marketing, content, and events teams to create compelling, insight-led propositions., • Market Insight – Monitor competitor activity and market shifts to identify emerging opportunities., • Relationship Management – Build strong, senior-level relationships with industry stakeholders, agencies, and partners. Skills and experience: • Relevant experience in a B2B or consumer publishing and events sales environment, • A high level of business acumen and commercial awareness, able to provide creative solutions to help give clients maximum standout., • A good understanding of the current media landscape and the opportunities available for clients to deliver meaningful connections and engagement, especially digital and social media., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong personal relationships with team members and external stakeholders., • Strong organisational and time management skills, having the flexibility to be able to multitask and prioritise own workload with ease., • A driven character and self-starter who has a genuine passion for businesses and how they operate, and who thrives in a growing environment., • Comfortable operating at senior decision-maker level across multiple sectors., • Skilled in consultative, value-led selling., • Strategic, commercially astute, and results-driven., • Strong presenter and negotiator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Core competencies: • Collaborative team player, • Strong communication and presentation skills., • Strategic quick thinker,, • Highly organised, with the ability to multitask numerous projects effectively., • Technologically competent, social media savvy Personal Attributes: • Flexible and adaptable., • Enthusiastic and Target driven, • Punctual and diligent., • Integrity with a strong work ethic. What we offer Learning & Development: At emap, we believe that employee learning and development are the key drivers of our success. To ensure continuous growth and meet the ever-changing demands of the workplace, we provide an environment that fosters continuous development for our employees. Our employees are encouraged to identify their areas of personal and professional development aligned with our strategic areas, including management development, health, safety & wellbeing, sales, events management, marketing strategy, editorial, and information technology. We have a structured framework designed to help equip our employees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to excel in their job roles, contributing to achieving our organisational objectives. To support our employees’ career development, we have designed specialized programs, as well as other stand-alone role-specific and generic courses, under the emap academy. Benefits: emap is part of Metropolis Group. Together, we are committed to providing a happy and healthy place to work, so we offer fantastic benefits and perks to our employees. • 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days, • One additional day of leave per year- Celebration Day, • Health plan, • Life assurance, • Private virtual GP access, • Seasonal flu jabs available at the office, • Continuous learning & development opportunities, • In-house Excellence Awards and other innovation projects, • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Discounted gym memberships, • Retail discount vouchers, • Rail season ticket loans, • Pension scheme, • One paid volunteer day per year, • Annual Summer & Winter Celebrations, • Work from home during August, • Income protection and more Privacy: Metropolis Group respects the privacy of every person for whom we have personal data. We comply with data protection legislation such as the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation which regulates the processing of data and ensures that your data is processed fairly and lawfully, is kept secure and only that data necessary for any processing is kept. You can see our privacy policy at . Diversity and Inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. How to apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to give individual feedback at the application stage, however if you are successfully shortlisted you will be contacted within 10 working days of your application.

Overview and purpose of role: As Office & Retail Operations Coordinator, a hybrid role across two departments, you will be responsible for leading the smooth operation of the London Head Office, alongside providing high level support to the Retail teams from an Operations perspective. You will report into the Head of Retail Operations, Europe for both areas of your role. Success in this role means you should have the ability to work independently and effectively, whilst being professional and approachable. Moreover as this role extends to both internal and external partnerships, you will be a brand ambassador and represent the Company professionally at all times, ensuring exemplary service to all areas of our business. Key Responsibilities of role: NB: This list is non-exhaustive and will develop with the needs of the department. • Ensure the continuous smooth running of the Head Office. This includes security handovers, general housekeeping, overseeing office supplies and monitoring H&S at all times., • Manage relationship with suppliers and Unity, to facilitate smooth running of Head Office. This includes management of all H&S policies and compliancy with relevant inspections., • Support with regular site maintenance of Head Office This includes but is not limited to alarm systems, PAT testing, and fire / health and safety requirements etc., • Manage reception cover at all times taking into account any gaps/absences and liaising with other Head Office departments., • Efficient and prompt management of front desk area, ensuring shipments are monitored daily and any incoming post is distributed to appropriate department., • Provide administrative and day to day support to all departments, and act as the main point of contact for all policy enquiries related to Head Office., • Manage and maintain the calendar for Head Office meeting rooms and events., • Filter general information, email/postal correspondences, phone calls and invitations by redirecting or taking forward such contact as appropriate., • Be proactive in adapting existing or implementing new office policies with support of the Head of Retail Operations and HR Director., • Processing of company expenses reports for Senior Leadership team as required., • Manage relationship with Reed & McKay travel agency and support with travel bookings as required., • Be available to support for all office emergencies and respond to call outs as required., • Support projects and events such as coordinating Sample Sales, Summer or Christmas Party; take the lead on creating ideas and organizing alongside the HR team on social events and team lunches., • Be actively involved in new Head Office/Retail projects/events as directed and be willing to offer solutions and ideas. Provide administrative support in relation to compiling proposals/presentations where required., • Budget management: Handle incoming invoices related to your function and responsibilities, ensuring that any costs are validated in good time and tracked against budget. Have a cost-effective mindset and flag any concerns accordingly, • Provide support to the Head of Retail Operations across a broad and varied range of operational tasks relating to our European boutique network., • Store maintenance: manage visits; coordinating with our boutique managers and ensure that all actions are actioned in a cost-effective and timely manner. This includes shopfloor and back-of-house areas., • Health and Safety compliance in alignment to market regulations., • Formulate strong internal and external Business Partner Relations to achieve the needs of the region., • To act as the main point of contact for all retail teams on planning, stationery, marketing tools and seasonal packaging., • Work with the wider Operations team to ensure the successful delivery of all Retail-led events., • Contribute to store planning projects, i.e. Refurbishments/Renovations, supporting the Head of Retail Operations. Skills and Requirements: To deliver the main responsibility of the role, the following skills are required: • Strong organizational skills, with an emphasis on attention to detail., • Strong and proven experience of working within a fast-moving client driven, luxury retail environment., • Time management: Be punctual and reliable, with ability to multitask., • Solutions-orientated and risk-adverse mindset., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, and handle negotiations., • Proactive by nature and flexibility to work both independently and within a team; promote a healthy team culture, with the ability to collaborate., • Commitment to partnering with other departments with 360 vision of the business and retail needs., • Promote our Core Values and lead by example as a brand ambassador. Our business and our Values: Christian Louboutin opened his first boutique in Paris in 1992. An artist and craftsman with a true passion for shoes, his designs are unique and instantly recognizable, thanks in part to their signature and now trademarked red lacquered soles. The collections for both men and women combine wit, glamour, elegance and technical proficiency like no other. 2014 welcomed the launched of Christian Louboutin Beaute with its first nail colour, Rouge Louboutin. The collection has continued to diversify since then with the launch of lip in 2015, fragrance in 2016 and more recently a wonderful eye collection in 2017. With an extensive range of collections, Christian Louboutin now counts more than 130 boutiques globally. Our people are at the heart of our brand. We celebrate individualism and allow the freedom to have autonomy and creativity within your role. Our colleagues have in common passion and dedication to our Brand, and its continued success. We live by our values: We are down to earth – we stand with authenticity, integrity and respect. We have passion – we drive the business with agility and care and we are committed to excellence. We have happiness in all that we do – As a team player, we collaborate with positivity, open-mindedness and fun. We work with inspiration – we envision the future with confidence, creativity and freedom. If the shoe fits, walk with us… Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The Maison Christian Louboutin is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruitment practices that do not discriminate against any job applicant because of their race, color, gender, age, nationality, culture(s), religion, sex, physical or mental disability, or age. We believe that a culture of diversity and individuality fosters our core values we listed above. So, if you also share this mindset and these values and you dream of coloring your soles red as part of the Louboutin adventure, please join us! *Please note: By submitting your CV and/or LinkedIn Easy Apply profile information to Christian Louboutin UK Ltd for the above role, you hereby consent to be contacted by email and/or by telephone in relation to this recruitment process by the HR, Northern Europe Team. Christian Louboutin UK Ltd respects your privacy and your desire to understand how your information will be handled and used. For more information on our how we collect, use and store your information, please refer to our Privacy Notice:

Urbanest is a leading provider of premium student accommodation in London, known for its focus on quality, innovation, and student experience. Founded in 2008, Urbanest has grown to operate nine properties in prime Zone 1 locations across central London. The company works closely with major universities and collaborates with award‑winning architects to design residences that maximise space, light, and modern living. Each property is tailored to meet the needs of students, offering safe and secure environments, excellent transport links, and 24/7 on‑site support teams. Urbanest positions itself as “student living made better,” combining high‑quality rooms with sector‑leading service, vibrant social spaces, and a strong emphasis on wellbeing and community. We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Group Sales and Partnerships Manager to lead our academic year and seasonal leasing strategy, with a particular focus on group bookings and B2B partnerships across our central London purpose-built student accommodation portfolio. This pivotal role will be responsible for driving occupancy through targeted outreach, strategic account management, and the execution of block booking campaigns with universities, language schools, short course providers, internship programmes, and corporate partners. The successful candidate will develop and deliver a summer leasing strategy aimed at securing group bookings from language schools, summer programmes, universities, and corporate clients, while also identifying new opportunities with international education agents, tour operators, and institutional partners. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts will be essential to ensure long-term partnerships, and you will work closely with the marketing team to create tailored account-based campaigns. Alongside this, you will support benchmarking against competitors and help identify new target markets and opportunities for product and service innovation. We are looking for someone with proven experience in B2B sales, account management, or group bookings, ideally within PBSA, hospitality, or education, combined with experience operating within or selling into blue-chip environments and exposure to high-performing sales cultures. Strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities are essential. Experience with CRM platforms and data-driven sales strategies is required, alongside the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. An existing network within student accommodation, education, travel, or hospitality, as well as experience with international markets and familiarity with seasonal leasing cycles, would be highly desirable. The candidate pack can be viewed at Urbanest - Group Sales and Partnerships Manager For more information about this role, please contact Urbanest’s retained search partners MRG (The Management Recruitment Group) who are managing this assignment. All applications should consist of a CV and be sent to Anna Kacprzak

• Business: emap, • Brands: Nursing Times, Local Government Chronicle, Ground Engineering, New Civil Engineer, Construction News, IMT/MIMS, • Base Location: Fleet Street, London, Hybrid – 3 days in the office, • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent, • Salary: £Competitive DOE + 20% Bonus Are you an experienced Senior Event Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional, above-and-beyond service? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, love creating unforgettable experiences, and excel at managing events from concept to completion? If so, this could be your next big move. As a Senior Event Manager, you play a pivotal role within a high-performing and dynamic event operations team, delivering conferences, exhibitions, bespoke business events, award ceremonies, and virtual/hybrid experiences throughout the year. You will lead the successful execution of our most complex and high-profile events, taking full operational responsibility from concept through to delivery. Bringing creativity, commercial awareness, and a meticulous eye for detail, you will ensure our events set industry benchmarks, create exceptional business engagement, and strengthen the products and brands they support. Operating at the forefront of our relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you will work collaboratively to uphold the highest standards across the portfolio. You will manage, coach, and develop direct reports to ensure consistent excellence in event delivery, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will also lead the refinement and implementation of best-practice processes, championing new approaches and driving innovation across the events function. Working closely with the Head of Event Operations, you will support the budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning of event costs across the CONE portfolio, ensuring efficiency, strong cost control, and exceptional operational delivery. Your personable, positive, constructive, ambitious approach to event delivery will help set the tone for the success of those around you Key responsibilities: Strategic & Financial Management • Manage, forecast, and report event costs for designated awards, conferences, and bespoke events, providing regular updates to the Head of Event Operations., • Contribute to the annual budgeting process and maintain tight cost control, ensuring spend remains within agreed limits and efficiencies are realised., • Proactively support event revenue streams by identifying opportunities to enhance commercial value, improve efficiencies, and strengthen overall event profitability., • Lead and contribute to the development and implementation of best-practice processes, ensuring continuous improvement and operational excellence., • Collaborate on cross-divisional initiatives and represent the CONE division at a strategic level when required. Event Planning & Delivery • Oversee the full delivery schedule for designated events, delegating effectively to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery to an exceptional standard., • Personally manage flagship events across both conferences and awards., • Ensure risk management plans are established, implemented, maintained, and communicated for all events., • Oversee all health and safety requirements for physical events, including the production and sign-off of robust risk assessments., • Produce detailed production briefs that reflect brand values, event strategy, and quality standards., • Liaise closely with venues to finalise arrangements, confirm requirements, and manage function sheets., • Ensure venue and supplier payments are processed accurately and in line with agreed schedules., • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating effectively to secure best value., • Lead and support event debrief sessions, collating insights and disseminating learnings to enhance future delivery. Sponsorship & Stakeholder Management • Liaise with internal sponsorship teams to ensure deliverables are clearly communicated, understood, and met., • Use your creative mindset to develop new revenue-generating ideas which can be offered to clients, • Manage external sponsor relationships to a high standard, providing timely communication, key deadlines, and exceptional service., • Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including strategically important sponsors and customers., • Attend internal project meetings to discuss event performance and plans, deputising for the Project Manager when required. People Leadership & Development • Line manage direct reports, creating structured development plans and providing regular feedback, coaching, appraisals, and training opportunities., • Ensure systems knowledge, technical capability, and operational skills are maintained and developed within the team to deliver best-in-class event experiences., • Take a positive, curious, collaborative approach to team working; this role is an essential cog in the wider team machine and must be occupied by someone who is personable, open to direct feedback, and capable of managing different personalities and abilities concurrently Skills and Experience: • Educated to degree level, or equivalent additional (3 years) experience in event management roles, • Minimum 5 years’ experience in event management, including complex, large-scale, and virtual events., • Proven experience in awards ceremony production and delivery., • Demonstrable people management and line management experience., • Strong budget management and financial reporting capability. Core competencies: • Advanced planning, organisational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously., • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills., • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook., • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with advanced numeracy and data reporting skills., • Proven ability to use customer insight to enhance event experiences., • Strong negotiation, decision-making, and project leadership capability., • Creative and innovative approach to event design and delivery., • Integrity, leadership, and respect for diverse opinions and working styles., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and an advocate for ongoing change., • Collaborative team player with a strong commitment to customer focus. Personal Attributes: • Organised, tenacious, and committed., • Deadline-driven and results-oriented., • Creative, curious, and proactive, willing to explore new approaches and encourage innovation in others., • Trusted and respected by peers, with strong personal credibility and gravitas., • Flexible, helpful, and adaptable to changing circumstances., • Self-motivated, self-sufficient, and accountable., • Engaging and empathetic, with the ability to challenge constructively at senior levels., • Positive and enthusiastic, inspiring confidence and energy in others., • Calm, professional, and composed under pressure., • Environmentally aware, supporting emap’s commitment to sustainable event delivery., • Passionate about events and creating meaningful, impactful experiences for attendees and clients., • Punctual and reliable for all internal and external meetings. What we offer Learning & Development: At emap, we believe that employee learning and development are the key drivers of our success. To ensure continuous growth and meet the ever-changing demands of the workplace, we provide an environment that fosters continuous development for our employees. Our employees are encouraged to identify their areas of personal and professional development aligned with our strategic areas, including management development, health, safety & wellbeing, sales, events management, marketing strategy, editorial, and information technology. We have a structured framework designed to help equip our employees with the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours to excel in their job roles, contributing to achieving our organisational objectives. To support our employees’ career development, we have designed specialized programs, as well as other stand-alone role-specific and generic courses, under the emap academy. Benefits: emap is part of Metropolis Group. Together, we are committed to providing a happy and healthy place to work, so we offer fantastic benefits and perks to our employees. • 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days, • One additional day of leave per year- Celebration Day, • Health plan, • Life assurance, • Private virtual GP access, • Seasonal flu jabs available at the office, • Continuous learning & development opportunities, • In-house Excellence Awards and other innovation projects, • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Discounted gym memberships, • Retail discount vouchers, • Rail season ticket loans, • Pension scheme, • One paid volunteer day per year, • Annual Summer & Winter Celebrations, • Work from home during August, • Income protection and more Privacy: Metropolis Group respects the privacy of every person for whom we have personal data. We comply with data protection legislation such as the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation which regulates the processing of data and ensures that your data is processed fairly and lawfully, is kept secure and only that data necessary for any processing is kept. You can see our privacy policy at . Diversity and Inclusion: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. How to apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to give individual feedback at the application stage, however if you are successfully shortlisted you will be contacted within 10 working days of your application.

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