Conference & Events Manager

We specialise in the recruitment of high quality candidates in the Hospitality sector. We have an excellent opportunity for a Conference & Events Manager to manage the full logistics of 3 high-profile conferences in Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester for a registered charity.

Hourly rate equivalent to £32,000 - £34,000

10 to 12-week contract

Hybrid working - Mondays and Fridays from home

Conference & Events Manager’s Core Duties

• Responsible for full conference and event logistics
• Coordinate list of panellists and attendees, biographies and headshots
• Send invitations to panellists and attendees, and manage responses
• Prepare panellist briefing packs
• Manage list of attendees and create name badges
• Coordinate all logistics details with the venue, including catering, equipment, AV, timings, etc.
• Attend all events, with potential overnight stays
• Support with registration on the day of the event and ensure smooth running of the event
• Provide event analytics, including attendee and rsvp rates
• Support the EA team with any other duties related to this series of events

Conference & Events Manager’s Skills Required

• 2-3 years’ experience organising conferences for up to 200 guests
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with contract negotiation and vendor management
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Pro-active, creative and solution orientated
• High level MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with mail merge to create name badges
• Flexible and adaptable
• Experience in the charity sector (desirable)

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