Events Account Director

About the company:

This leading independent agency is famous for working with entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, business leaders and innovators to create and deliver campaigns that make a difference.

What we’re looking for:

This is a new role in the growing Events Team within this larger Communications Agency.  We are looking for a Senior Events Manager / Events Account Director with 4 years’ experience who is looking for a permanent or contract (c 3 months) to permanent opportunity.

Key requirements for this position are:

Events agency experience (essential)

Proven production experience in terms of practical event delivery

Demonstration of understanding of and experience in corporate events

Confidence in theming an event according to client objectives

A creative, curious and tenacious mind

An ability to focus and prioritise content and flow of the event

An understanding of event content and experience of leading and delivering compelling content in a corporate event space

Emotional and social intelligence in order to build relationships with colleagues, clients and suppliers

A team player who can lead whilst contributing at all levels

A sense of compliance when adhering to set working policies

Practical experience required:

• Demonstrable and practical experience of delivering:
  • Event execution - from onsite support through to catering management
  • Leadership - from leading operational events budgets to managing juniors
  • Client communication - managing and delivering on client expectations and face to face client relationship development
  • Supplier management - with suppliers from photographers to video producers
  • Administration - overseeing logistics and preparation of planning documentation
• Multi-project management to tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and processes
• Existing network of events and supplier contacts

What we’ll offer you:

In return for your hardworking attitude and contribution to business growth, you’ll receive:

Annual personal development fund

Pension

Generous holiday allowance

Bespoke benefits, perks and discounts from gym memberships to cinema tickets

Annual Away Day with inspirational speakers

Free breakfasts

Catered lunch every Friday

Early Friday finish

Monthly team drinks

Quarterly all-team dinners

Birthday cake for the whole team on your birthday

Champagne for your yearly anniversary

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Please note due to the high volume of applicants if you have not heard from one of us here in team London you have unfortunately not been selected on this occasion, we may be in touch in the future with other opportunities