Senior Events Executive; FTC)

Job Title: Senior Events Executive (FTC)

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• Role: Senior Events Executive
• Team: Client Development
• Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
• Working Pattern: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
• Why this role matters: Events play a vital role in strengthening client relationships, showcasing Foot Anstey's expertise and supporting the firm's business development objectives, making this role key to delivering meaningful engagement and driving growth.

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We're looking for an experienced and proactive events professional to manage and maintain our established programme of internal and external events, delivered both in-person and virtually, during a period of maternity cover.

Working closely with colleagues across Client Development, sector teams and the wider business and group, you'll ensure our events (external and internal) are delivered to a consistently high standard, effectively promoted, supported on-site, aligned to commercial objectives, and provide an exceptional experience for clients and contacts.

In this role, you’ll:

• Events programme management: Manage the delivery and on-site support of the firm's programme of internal and external events, both in-person and virtual, ensuring activity supports sector priorities, client engagement objectives and wider business development campaigns. Ensure event outcomes (attendance and ROI) are tracked and reported.
• Stakeholder engagement: Work closely with partners, lawyers and colleagues across Client Development to coordinate event activity, provide guidance on best practice and ensure events meet agreed objectives.
• Events marketing and promotion: Develop and deliver event marketing activity, including audience targeting, invitations, attendee communications, website content and promotional campaigns to maximise attendance and engagement.
• Project management: Manage multiple events simultaneously, ensuring all activity is delivered on time, within budget and to a consistently high standard.
• Events delivery: Coordinate end-to-end event logistics, including venue sourcing, supplier management, registrations, event technology platforms and on-site delivery for key events.
• External profile raising: Support the firm's involvement in external events, sponsor ships and speaking opportunities, helping to maximise visibility and engagement with key audiences.
• Collaboration: Work alongside Strategic Communications, Business Development and Client Suite teams to ensure a joined-up approach to event delivery and client experience.
• Insights & reporting: Monitor attendance, engagement and event outcomes, producing reporting and recommendations to demonstrate value and support continuous improvement.
• Supplier & budget management: Manage event budgets and relationships with venues, agencies and suppliers, ensuring effective delivery and return on investment.

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We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and brings:

• Experience & expertise: Pro…