Senior Event Manager - Recruitment Avenue : Job Details

Senior Event Manager - London - £55-65k basic plus quarterly bonus

Our client a leading Travel & Events company are looking for a Senior Event Manager to produce outstanding Events for their clients and to manage a team of Event Managers.

Senior Event Manager Responsibilities:

- Plan, organize, and execute large-scale events, including conferences, conventions, and fundraisers

- Collaborate with clients to understand their event objectives and develop event proposals

- Coordinate all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection, vendor management, and budgeting

- Oversee event setup and teardown, ensuring all equipment and materials are properly arranged

- Manage event staff and volunteers, assigning tasks and providing guidance as needed

- Coordinate with external partners, such as caterers, audio-visual technicians, and transportation services

- Ensure events run smoothly by troubleshooting issues and making real-time adjustments as necessary

- Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success and identify areas for improvement

Senior Event Manager Experience:

- Proven experience in event planning and management, preferably in a senior or leadership role

- Strong knowledge of the hospitality industry, including hotels, restaurants, and guest services

- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively

- Exceptional communication skills to liaise with clients, vendors, and internal teams

- Demonstrated ability to upsell event services and generate additional revenue streams

- Experience in fundraising events is highly desirable

- Proficient in time management to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously