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)
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