Event Manager
£36K - £40K + additional benefits, full time, permanent
Hybrid working 2 days office based in Rye, East Sussex
Important Location Information - While this is a hybrid role involving international travel, the successful candidate must be located within an hour of Rye or be willing to relocate. Proximity is essential, as in-person collaboration is crucial for delivering high-standard events and fostering the strong team bond we value.
Looking to grow your career outside of London? This might be the perfect opportunity. Offering an above-industry-average salary, excellent benefits, and exciting career prospects, this role offers a unique chance to build a successful career from one of England's most beautiful coastal towns (with extensive global travel).
The company
We are an established event management agency, passionate about creating unique experiences for our clients and their attendees, both in the UK and globally. Our events include conferences, annual kick-off, dinners, networking events and cultural experiences.
In this role you will have the opportunity to work with our amazing clients, project lead the delivery of their events, utilise and further develop your skills including your leadership and team management skills. At Dynamic Events, we are committed to working towards a more sustainable event environment, which is reflected in our vision, work process, communication, and collaboration with all our stakeholders.
We are looking for a candidate with experience in a similar role, working within an events agency, project managing a variety of events. The role involves extensive international travel.
What this role involves
• Leading projects from start to finish through the full event life cycle
• Liaising with our clients and acting as their main point of contact
• Financial and budgeting responsibility, often in multiple currencies
• Designing the event concept in line with our clients’ objectives
• Negotiating with hotels, venues, and other suppliers
• Managing and supporting internal and external team members collaborating on the project
• On-site event delivery
• Reporting and analytics
We are looking for
• At least 3 years’ experience of working at a similar level with project management and leadership experience as a key part of your role
• Strong knowledge of the event industry and trends including technology and sustainability, with a proven record of your ongoing focus on your personal development
• Ability to manage complex events in-person, virtually or as a hybrid
• Excellent budgeting skills in multiple currencies
• Flexibility in your working hours and attendance at events and site visits as per your workload schedule, which may include international travel
• A proactive, confident and solutions-driven event manager
• A highly motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a small team
• Ideally, you will be located within a one-hour commute of Rye, East Sussex.
• …and it would be amazing if you were also able to communicate fluently in either Spanish or French.
What you can expect from us
• Annual salary of £36K - £40K depending on previous experience
• Team bonus scheme, performance related
• Access to a 24/7 personal support programme scheme
• Induction training as well as further development opportunities and supportive environment
• Annual leave entitlement increased by one day per each year of service
• Encouragement to influence the company’s future and success with your suggestions and ideas
If this sounds like the right place and position for you, please send your CV along with an email explaining what attracts you to this position and why you are the right person for the role to claire@dynamic-events.co.uk