About the role

  • Events Manager managing UK&I events for a leading professional services firm. Overseeing event planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination for seamless operations.

Responsibilities

  • **Event Planning & Execution** – Develop and implement event strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Oversee planning and execution of in-person events in the UK & Ireland. Establish and maintain event processes and standards to ensure efficiency and quality.******Budget Management** – Oversee financial planning, vendor negotiations, and cost control.******Stakeholder Coordination** – Collaborate with internal teams, sponsors, and external vendors to ensure smooth execution.******Marketing & Promotion** – Work in partnership with the marketing team to understand objectives and timelines for each event and take responsibility for all venue and logistics activities.******Venue & Logistics Management** – Secure venues, manage contracts, and oversee on-site logistics including catering, entertainment, equipment etc.******Team Leadership** – Lead and mentor our event executive.******Post-Event Analysis** – Gather feedback, analyse success metrics, and implement improvements for future events.******Partnership management **– manage relationships with our partners such as associations and event sponsorships. Ensuring opportunities with each association are identified and communicated with our teams to maximise the return on investment.****Types of events **** **In-house hosted events** at our UK offices – roundtables, theatre format, drinks events, presentations, panel discussions **Externally hosted events** at UK venues – mostly under 100 guests, targeted events for our clients ****External events and sponsorships** – booths, speaking opportunities, sponsorships at large scale industry events

Requirements

  • **Experience** – Extensive experience in event management, with a proven track record of handling professional services events preferred. ******Soft Skills** – Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities. Ability to meet tight deadlines and multitask under pressure. Clear concise written and verbal communication skills.****Technical Skills** – Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with email marketing platforms is a plus. Proficiency in event management software, CRM systems, and digital event platforms preferred. We will be transitioning to a new Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform during 2026 and aim to utilise the event modules.

Benefits

  • Davies are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, and belief (or lack thereof).
  • Join us and enjoy our ever-evolving benefits, including but not limited to:
  • Reward platform – discounts for over 800 retailers
  • 25 days holiday (rising with service)
  • Well-being centre
  • Recognition programme
  • Paid fertility appointments
  • Fostering friendly employer
  • Pension - matched contribution at 5%
  • Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)
  • Development, training, and professional qualification

Job title

Events and Partnerships Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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