Events Manager

About Us Money facts Group plc is the UKs leading provider of retail financial product data and has been pioneering financial comparison technology for over 35 years. Money facts data is used by virtually every bank and building society in the UK, the Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Ombudsman Service, HM Treasury, Prudential Regulatory Authority and UK Finance. Our Events Presented annually for product excellence and outstanding service, Money facts Groups highly coveted, independent finance awards cover products from across the range of financial services.

Each of the award ceremonies attracts the cream of the industry to unrivalled events with the finest food, celebrity hosts, and parties that are the envy of the industry.

The Role We are looking to recruit an Events Manager with prior experience of working across all parts of delivering successful revenue generating B2B events. They will work with our Events team to deliver best in class events to clients across the financial services and banking industry. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivery of key Money facts events including large scale awards ceremonies and smaller client events.

Working alongside the rest of the events team to ensure Money facts events are best in class, whilst remaining independent and trustworthy. This is an exceptional role that doesnt come up often. The role responsibilities include:
Full event budget management Ownership and monitoring of the full event marketing plan Coordinating entry processes Working with sales teams to optimise attendance at the awards ceremonies. Guest/attendee logistics, including managing table bookings Liaising with Sponsors Oversee the smooth running of each event Communicating with and assessing new suppliers Management of post-event communication Visiting venues Attending relevant events industry conferences Attendance at the awards is a requirement of the role as well as visits to and from London and will therefore require overnight stays and out of hours work.

The role would suit someone who has worked for a member-based association as well as in a corporate environment, and is looking for the next step up in their career. Skills and Experience

Required:

Essential:
Prefer 3 years prior experience in a revenue generating Events role, with involvement across all parts of the event Confident communicator, with ability to deal with all stakeholders including sales colleagues, venues, senior management, and clients Previous experience of using social media tools across multiple channels to support commercial marketing objectives Demonstrable skills in using Microsoft Excel for event planning purposes Ability to prioritise a busy workload, maximising use of time in between events Project management skills, ideally with experience of using project management tools Excellent customer service skills High level of attention to detail Ability to contribute ideas, not just a processor Strong problem-solving skills.

Ability to work calmly under pressure. Desirable:
Previous experience of sponsor liaison Prior experience of working for an in-house Events team Experience and knowledge of advanced ticketing systems Familiarity of third-party email systems would be beneficial, specifically Dotdigital. Familiar with using content management systems, ideally Umbraco. Experience in building mass participation surveys, analysing results and presenting them in a suitable format Knowledge of event specific health and safety requirements

Hours:

Full time 35 hours per week Monday-Friday Fully office based, no remote/hybrid Some UK travel and overnight stays Salary: £30,000-£40,000 per annum depending on skills and experience Benefits: 25 days holiday plus public holidays  up to 3 days Long Service entitlement Birthday day off Enhanced Workplace Pension Employee Assistance Programme free access to wellbeing and support tools GP24 free unlimited 24/7 access to a GP Free Annual Flu Vaccinations Group Life Insurance Training and development opportunities Free car parking for all staff, two private car parks Electric vehicle charging points Locker rooms with showers and hairdryers Fully air-conditioned offices Free football car parking on Norwich City FC match days Monday Motivation Free treats on Mondays Access to discounted local bus travel