Events Executive

Events Executive

A silver circle law firm with a truly collaborative, flexible and friendly culture is looking for a talented Events Executive to join their team! The Marketing and Business Development department at this firm has been built in a non-traditional way for the legal sector. The team comprises specialists from backgrounds including PR, design, media, and the big-four accountants. The result is a dynamic and energetic team environment which nurtures fresh perspectives and ultimately lends the firm a competitive advantage. In this role you will be reporting to the Senior Events Executive coordinating the logistics and execution of exciting bespoke events. The firm offers fantastic benefits and truly champions the progression and success of all their employees.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute external and interal events with anywhere from 20 to 100 attendees
• Collaborate with office resources and internal support teams (e.g. facilities, audio/visual, travel, etc.)
• Work with MBD and CRM on electronic mailings
• Order and maintain firms inventory of branded merchandise
• Develop and manage event budgets, track budget statistics and prepare reports
• Measure performance of event against objective using a variety of analytics e.g financial, attendance, engagement and prepare reports
• Coordinate with the event lead on the creation and distribution of promotional pieces and other materials
• Maintain pleasant and productive demeanour in stressful situations and determine appropriate responses to problems and emergencies
• Venue sourcing and supplier research
• Building and managing supplier relationships
• Create venue proposals and make recommendations accordingly

Key relationships
This position works with lawyers, members of the global Events team and others in the wider Marketing & BD Department, as well as other staff to reinforce the firm's marketing and business development plans.

About You

• You will have a hands-on approach and willingness to help across the global team
• Ability to work independently on projects and demonstrate influencing skills
• Ability to contribute to the development of events team processes/systems to enhance the client experience
• Ability to travel internationally up to 5 times per year, including weekends (dependent on government guidelines)
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work flexible hours as schedules demand and be on-call at meetings as needed
• Ability to advise on practical and creative solutions
• You will be highly personable, with excellent communication skills
• You will have excellent organisation skills
• You will be creative with plenty of ideas and enthusiasm

If this role interests, you please apply online ASAP!

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