Events Manager

About the Role

As the Event Manager, you will work closely with the Events Team Leader and a dedicated group of event professionals. Your primary responsibility will be to design and deliver remarkable events, including large multi-day conferences, gala dinners, third-party exhibitions, and intimate customer visits-both nationally and internationally.

Core Responsibilities

• Facilitate the creation and execution of outstanding events as part of the marketing strategy.
• Supervise budgeting, scheduling, deliverables, vendor coordination, invoicing, contractual matters, logistics, and event reporting.
• Champion the use of essential tools and processes, including the CRM system (Rexis) and the marketing content approval platform (Acadia).
• Manage event budgets in alignment with the business plan.
• Respond to and project manage internal and external event requests, including:

• Sourcing and contracting venues
• Managing content and speakers
• Tracking event budgets and raising purchase orders
• On-site event and delegate management
• Booking accommodations and travel
• Conducting risk assessments and ensuring health and safety compliance
• Monitoring registrations and formulating attendee lists

The Team

• Support the Team Leader with team engagement initiatives and regular check-ins.
• Assist in meeting training needs and onboarding processes for team members.
• Collaborate with the team to drive the delivery of marketing and business plans, suggesting corrective actions throughout the year.

Key Relationships

• Work collaboratively with event team members and key stakeholders.
• Maintain essential relationships across the affiliate and global network.

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge: Essential:

• Proven experience and in-depth knowledge of managing virtual, hybrid, and face-to-face events.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in budget management, communication, and organisational abilities.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and adaptability, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Understanding of the role of events within a commercial organisation.

Desirable

• Familiarity with event-related platforms such as Cvent and Salesforce.
• A degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Line management experience.
• Knowledge of customer experience journeys/journey mapping.
• Understanding of the diagnostic or healthcare industries, and/or relevant experience.

This full-time, fixed-term contract offers the chance to make a significant impact within a vibrant organisation. If you are a proactive and enthusiastic Event Manager looking to take the next step in your career, this role might be the perfect fit!