Event & Sponsorship Lead - Stevenage

Location

Stevenage, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Are you experienced in running end-to-end virtual and F2F events?

Do you have an eye for attention to detail?

Do you want a role that offers progression within the events team?

If you answered YES to the above, then this role could be the perfect fit for you!!

Our client pride themselves in providing a high-quality service, working within the educational services sector; they are looking for an Event & Sponsorship Lead to join their growing events team.

This really is a very exciting time for a proactive and professional events person to be joining the business.

The Role – Event & Sponsorship Lead

Reporting to the Conference Events Manager and joining a team of 4 within events you will be responsible for:

• Delivering end-to-end events both virtually and in person, ranging from small scale (25 – 30) to larger events (200). As they are growing, they have a view for this to be over 1000!
• Managing both customer and internal corporate events, focusing on excellent customer service and operational efficiency
• Confidently briefing and prepping event speakers/advisors on how to deliver the very best sessions, to ensure attendees are engaged
• The first point of contact for speakers, delegates and advisers

The Requirements – Event & Sponsorship Lead

In order to be considered you ideally will have:

• Minimum 2 years in solely an events focused role
• Worked on multiple events/conferences
• Understanding of digital delivery platforms (Teams, Live Storm, Adobe Connect)
• Attention to detail, pro-active with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent customer service and ability to work under pressure
• Understanding of budgets - desirable

This role offers flexible working, with a minimum requirement to attend the office just 2 days/wk. Due to the location of their Stevenage based head office this role is commutable from most parts of Hertfordshire including, Hitchin, Hertford, Luton, Hatfield, Royston and Bishop’s Stortford.

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Salary

£28k per annum