Senior Event Manager

Senior Event Manager (FTC – 12 Months)Reporting To: Head of EventsLocation: Birmingham Based Hybrid Role (4 days in office)Salary: Up to £40k DOEStart Date: 2nd December 2024We have a fantastic opportunity at an event management, venue sourcing and production agency based in Birmingham! The ideal candidate will be personable, organised and discreet. An event management background is a must, as is venue sourcing experience. Events will take place on construction sites, so a solid health and safety understanding is ideal.The role is working with one of the businesses key clients where you will be implanted as an events manager to handle VIP media launches and high-profile MP visits on site. You will also be responsible for their internal events – think summer parties, Christmas parties, dinners and soirées. This is a really exciting opportunity with a well-established business.What will this role include:Creating and presenting detailed proposalsManage bookings end to endConceptualise innovative and creative eventsWorking closely with venues to meet stakeholder needsBudget managementSupporting media and VIP events on-site (may include overtime and overnight stays)Working on construction sitesLiaising with suppliersInvoicing and administrationThe ideal candidate will have/be:Degree graduate4 years experience in a client/agency events divisionPrevious event management experienceExperience with budgets of up to £500kUnderstanding of events (operational and financial)Venue & Destination knowledge (worldwide)Supplier knowledgePC literate including Excel, PowerPoint & Word)Full clean driver’s licenseBenefits:25 days holidayCompany laptopCompany mobileWorking with industry leaders in construction & infrastructureCome and show your event management prowess - if this is of interest and aligns with your experience, then please reach out!#beSAVVY