This City based US law firm is looking to hire a newly created Events Specialist position on a permanent basis to run their annual events calendar.
Salary of up to £50,000 is on offer plus fantastic benefits
Agile working and are currently working at a 60:40 office/home split
Ultra modern office space in Liverpool Street
The Events Specialist will report into the BD Director be required to plan, produce and execute quality events, working collaboratively with the London Business Development & Marketing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an existing Events Manager or Senior Events Executive currently working in a law firm to build on their experience and lead on a range of internal and external high profile events.
The Events Specialist Responsibilities will include:
- Manage the development and execution of client and large internal events and webinars.
- Work closely with the business development & marketing team, as well as with partners and lawyers.
- Develop and manage the London events budget in collaboration with the BD Director as appropriate.
- Collaborate with departmental lawyers and business development teams to develop and continually refine best practices and standards across the firm for both in-person and virtual events.
- Identify, evaluate and implement technical tools to support and enhance events.
- Establish, monitor, manage and report on performance expectations for events and meetings.
- Handle multiple events/meetings simultaneously.
- Set up event schedules and plans, organise and ship materials, and develop transportation itineraries.
- Negotiate contracts and maintain relationships with vendors.
- Collaborate with office resources and internal support teams (e.g. facilities, audio/visual, travel, etc.).
- Coordinate with the business development leads on the creation and distribution of promotional pieces and other printed materials
The Events Specialist will have a minimum of 5 years Events experience, currently working in a law firm.
Additionally candidates will be degree educated, possess excellent written, communication and organisational skills, in addition to advanced knowledge of Microsoft office.
Standard hours are 9.30am - 5.30pm, however candidates need to be flexible around Events.
For further details contact Neil Hagan today