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Description
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Ideate creative ideas and event concepts that are fresh, unique, and relevant for the brand.
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Drive entire project lifecycles, from event vision and concept to timeline management, budgets, execution and reporting.
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Source and negotiate venues, vendors and suppliers.
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Manage all pre-event planning, organising guest speakers and full briefings.
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Work in close collaboration with the Communications Director, Social Media adviser and other stakeholders to define needs, implement the plan and adapt where needed.
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Lead promotional activities for the event.
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Coordinate event staff.
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Produce post-event evaluation to inform future events.
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Contribute to an environment that focuses entirely on the audience experience and delivering extraordinary events.
Responsibilities
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills and influential presenter.
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Project management experience, including developing strategies, operational plans and compelling presentations.
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Creative approach with an obsession for details and strive for outstanding and magnificent execution.
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Proven experience with virtual events platforms such as Microsoft Teams, GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar or Zoom.
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Very high proficiency in English (native speaker or equivalent); good knowledge of other European languages is a plus.
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Proficient in MS Office; familiarity with design software (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign) is a plus.
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Ability to write accurate and engaging material in a variety of styles and formats for a wide range of stakeholders, and to interpret specialist/technical information in Plain English for a variety of audiences.
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Organisational skills, with the capacity to prioritise and work across multiple projects.
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Project and campaign management skills.
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The ability to work well under pressure in order to meet deadlines.
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Sound understanding of marketing and promotion techniques.
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Excellent communication skills.
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Passion for working with people.
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University degree, preferably in marketing or event management.
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Minimum 6 years proven experience managing events – both virtual and in person - either in house or at a marketing agency.
Hard Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Digital marketing campaigns
- Graphic design
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Budgeting
- Business planning
- Business analysis
- Timelines
- Deliverable management
- Accountability
- Executive updates
- Ability to use project management software
- Advanced language knowledge
- Advanced writing skills
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Multitasker
- Organized
- Creative
- Attention to detail
