Events Executive

TN United Kingdom; Fleet; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

At CV-Library, we have a simple vision: to help the world to work and we are looking for exceptional and talented people to help us realise this vision in both UK and overseas markets.

We are in a period of accelerated growth, following a year of key strategic acquisitions and significant investment across all parts of the business from Tech and Data to People and HR, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us or a better place to grow your career!

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Events Executive and marketing generalist to plan and execute a range of internal and external events, including B2B industry award sponsorships, B2B expos, client hospitality, internal staff parties, social and fundraising activities and internal employee engagements.

This role is critical in ensuring our presence at industry expos in the UK and US is impactful, engaging and delivers measurable results. You will also provide the opportunity to support across other marketing campaigns, providing experience and variety of work, while ensuring that event activities work in tandem with other marketing executions.

Responsibilities:

• Event planning and execution: Plan, coordinate and execute B2B events, including exhibitions, trade shows and conferences in the UK and US.
• Manage event timelines, budgets and task lists to ensure everything is delivered on time and within budget.
• Stand Management: Oversee all aspects of expo stand attendance, from initial booking to on-site execution, ensuring brand visibility and engagement with key stakeholders. Be hands-on at the events, set-up and pack-down and be comfortable transporting event collateral.
• Sales Team Engagement: Collaborate closely with the sales team to track event ROI through lead generation and customer engagement initiatives.
• Supplier and Vendor Management: Source, negotiate and manage relationships with event venues, stand builders, logistics partners and promotional material suppliers.
• Budget Management: Understand event costs and track event budgets.
• Logistics and Operations: Coordinate all event logistics, including travel arrangements, accommodation, stand setup and shipping of materials.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure all events meet health and safety regulations, brand guidelines and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of events, including budgets, assets, contact and post-event reports.
• Support across other marketing campaigns as needed, gaining experience across a range of marketing activities.

Requirements:

• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Experience in B2B event management, ideally within a fast-paced or high-growth industry.
• Excellent supplier and vendor management skills, with experience negotiating contracts.
• Solid budget management experience, ensuring cost control and ROI-driven decision-making.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across teams, stakeholders and external partners.
• An understanding of the event experience and a passion for delivering high-quality experiences.
• An openness to getting involved in a wide range of marketing activities to support the team as needed.
• Willingness to travel within the UK as required.
• You’ll be willing to be hands-on at events, doing stand set up and pack-down and able to work away from home and outside of office hours during events.

We are actively committed to promoting a fully diverse and inclusive workforce and we welcome applications for this role from all candidates who meet the key requirements.