
Meetings and Events Project Manager (12 month fixed term contract)
Posted 4 days ago by Emota on Linkedin
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Ashby-De-La-Zouch, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Meetings and Events Project Manager will oversee global meetings, events, and congress participation for pharmaceutical clients, ensuring profitability and compliance. This role involves managing logistical elements, budget oversight, and client liaison, with support from a Project Executive. The position requires national and international travel and entails financial management and supplier coordination throughout the event lifecycle. The role is based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, England, and offers a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all venues and logistical arrangements for events, including congress attendance and housing blocks.
- Coordinate congress sponsorship activities and liaise with client contracting teams.
- Produce and circulate important communications, such as weekly status reports.
- Conduct site inspections and planning meetings with suppliers.
- Prepare and maintain event budgets and track financial health throughout the event lifecycle.
- Deliver first-class customer service and implement client planning meetings.
- Maintain long-term relationships with hotels, venues, and suppliers.
- Assist new starters and act as a 'Buddy' for onboarding.
Key Skills:
- 3+ years of experience in event management and delivery of corporate events.
- Strong client liaison and communication skills.
- Ability to manage event budgets and conduct financial tracking.
- Intermediate Excel skills for maintaining complex spreadsheets.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and customer service.
- Willingness to travel internationally for events.
- Team motivator and professional team member.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Ashby-De-La-Zouch
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other