We’re working with our client, a well‑established B2B organisation, who are looking to hire an Events Executive to support the planning and delivery of a varied programme of corporate and internal events across the UK and Northern Ireland.
This is a great opportunity for someone with solid end‑to‑end events experience who enjoys managing multiple stakeholders, suppliers and budgets, while delivering high‑quality, well‑run events.
The Role
As Events Executive, you’ll be responsible for the full event lifecycle – from initial planning through to on‑site delivery and post‑event reporting. Events include conferences, training forums, learning & development workshops and virtual events.
You’ll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure every event runs smoothly, on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning & Delivery
- Plan, coordinate and deliver a programme of corporate and internal events
- Create detailed event plans, timelines and schedules
- Promote and communicate events within agreed timescales
- Attend and support events throughout the year, including occasional overnight stays
Stakeholder & Supplier Management
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand objectives and requirements
- Manage external suppliers including venues, production and logistics partners
- Source suitable venues and oversee all logistical arrangements
Budget, Reporting & Quality
- Manage budgets, negotiate supplier costs and approve invoices
- Track event spend and maintain financial oversight
- Gather feedback, analyse event data and provide insights for continuous improvement
About You
Essential
- 2+ years’ experience delivering end‑to‑end events, ideally within a B2B environment
- Strong organisation, planning and project management skills
- Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management ability
- Experience managing budgets and working with suppliers
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Full, clean driving licence
Desirable
- Marketing background or experience in a sales/marketing environment
- Knowledge of HTML
- Experience within financial services or a regulated industry
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