Location
London
Scope of business
At Geode we host a variety of corporate events, from small-scale business lunches to large corporate fundraisers and recruitment fairs. Many of our guests are clients or investors and it is therefore vital that our events are well thought out and professionally managed.
Scope of role
It is the role of our assistant corporate events manager to help to organise and oversee all of Geode’s corporate events. In this role, you will work closely with our Public Relations Department, liaising with our marketing and promotions executives to publicise and host events and to create new events and promotional opportunities.
Responsibilities / Activities
- Work with a small team to plan and deliver attractive programmes of events.
- Produce standard procedures and checklists for the successful management and delivery of events.
- Manage the budget for each event.
- Ensure insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to.
- Research markets to identify demand for new and existing events.
- Organise promotional campaigns to retain new and repeat business.
- Plan an events calendar that avoids, where possible, internal and external clashes, and peaks and troughs of activity.
- Prepare evaluation reports on events for the Executive Board and others where appropriate as required.
- Support the corporate events manager in carrying out his/her duties.
Skills required
- To have attained, or be likely to attain, at least a 2.i (upper second class) degree in any discipline.
- MA in Events Management or an MA in Marketing and Public Relations preferred (or a willingness to work towards a relevant NVQ qualification at level 4 on appointment as part of our 3-year Graduate Training Programme).
- Work experience in the events industry at any level is desirable.
- Must have a passion for sustainable development.
- Must be able to provide innovative and creative ideas.
- Effective communicator both in writing and orally.
- Articulate with negotiation and influencing skills.
- Ability to build and develop internal and external relationships.
- Well organised and able to manage time effectively.
- Experience in managing multiple projects preferred.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. A candidate who is also Prince 2 or Microsoft Project qualified is desirable.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team (acting as its leader when required).
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Valid full driving licence.
- Willing to travel throughout the UK and possibly abroad, with frequent overnight stops away from home and some work outside normal office hours.
Pay for this entry-level graduate position is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.