Event Manager

The Event Manager Role at The Events Raccoon – Create Amazing Experiences!

About The Events Raccoon:

We're a dynamic and growing company passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for our clients. We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Event Manager to join our team and help us continue to deliver exceptional events both in the UK and worldwide. Reporting to the Chief Amazement Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring our events are flawlessly executed, client satisfaction is maximised, and the business continues to thrive.

About the Role:

As one of our Event Managers, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of a variety of corporate events, from initial brief to flawless on-site execution. You'll be the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their vision is brought to life seamlessly. This role requires a strong understanding of event logistics, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage events from concept to completion, ensuring flawless execution
2. Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients throughout the event planning process
3. Develop detailed event programs, timelines, and budgets
4. Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with key suppliers
5. Oversee the delegate registration process and manage delegate logistics
6. Provide project-based leadership and guidance to an Event Executive
7. Deliver exceptional events on-site, both domestically and internationally
8. Manage and reconcile event budgets, ensuring profitability and ROI

Essential Skills and Experience:

1. Proven track record in venue finding, event management - demonstrating successful planning and flawless execution
2. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
3. Exceptional organisational and planning abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
4. Strong negotiation skills and experience in securing the best possible prices from suppliers
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable with Mac systems
6. Strong numeracy skills and experience in budget management
7. Ability to build and maintain strong client and supplier relationships
8. A proactive, can-do attitude with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
9. Ability to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude and sense of humour throughout
10. Experience of navigating routes through large and small corporate structures to identify, establish and nurture new client relationships
11. Flexibility to travel, including international travel, and work outside of standard business hours as needed

Desirable Skills and Experience:

1. Experience with CRM databases
2. Knowledge of general marketing and business development principles
3. Understanding of national and global geography
4. A desire to support our sustainable events policy

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary (details provided upon application and dependent on experience)
2. Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (flexibility required for travel and event schedules)
3. Flexible working from office and home
4. 25 days holiday, excluding birthdays and public holidays
5. Company laptop and mobile phone
6. Performance related bonus scheme
7. Private Medical Insurance
8. Company pension scheme
9. Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a growing company

To Apply:

If you are a passionate and experienced event professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a great fit for our team to:

Beckie@theeventsraccoon.co.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.