Event Manager

Infopro Digital, the B2B group specialising in information and technology, is currently looking for an Event Manager on a permanent contract to strengthen the team at its UKREiiF events entity.

BEN (Built Environment Networking, our trading name) is a leading events management provider to the UK Real Estate industry. Its annual flagship event is UKREiiF,

The business is growing rapidly and is now seeking an experienced Event Manager to play a key role in the Operations team. The role is extremely varied and busy, and you will be instrumental in the overall successful delivery of the UKREiiF event plan. Working hours are full‑time and include both office (Leeds) and remote working, with flexibility required during the 12 weeks prior to the event.

This is primarily a desktop event planning role, with on‑site delivery annually in Leeds; the role focuses on planning one annual event year‑round.

• Prime responsibility is to manage a series of allocated tasks and sponsor activation areas
• Complete event management action plans from inception to live activation for sponsor clients for each of their respective site areas
• Liaise with sponsor clients to ensure their activation area is safe, well‑organised and all sponsor requirements are met (branding, supply, F&B etc)
• Ensure positive sponsor client relations to ensure continued sponsor support year‑on‑year
• Manage and negotiate with suppliers for best outcomes and for successful delivery on site
• Supported and directed by Senior Event Managers; reporting to Operations Director as required
• Clear communication and exceptional organisation skills with a proven track record – be prepared to share examples of experiences and how problems have turned into solutions
• Responsibility for event logistics and accompanying health & safety, and risk factors
• Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate previous live on‑site event management experience and share outcomes and learnings – preferably, but not essential, for larger scale events

• Previous experience in delivering event management plans – open to consider any level of experience
• An all‑rounder with the ability to multi‑task. The occupant of this role will be subject to constant demands, require quick response times and a solution‑based mind set
• A self‑motivated individual able to manage their own time effectively to meet the demands of the job and to prioritise effectively
• An individual who is not afraid to put forward ideas and alternatives and will be comfortable highlighting problems and proposing solutions
• Good IT skills. Experience of Word / Outlook essential and particularly Excel. Experience of any automated event management systems a benefit (training can be given).

• Must have a track record of delivering event plans, preferably covering a wide range of disciplines
• An understanding of any / some Health & Safety, RAMS and risk mitigation
• Must be flexible to work additional hours where required
• Meet the required SLA’s that will be in place (ie, response times to queries etc)

• Remaining calm at all times under intense periods of delivery
• A naturally positive attitude to finding the desired outcome for all
• Maintaining a sense of perspective and good humour when under pressure
• A very natural multi‑tasker that works very quickly and diligently
• Proactive tendency to all tasks
• Solution based thinker – approach problems with possible solutions
• Absolute attention to detail

Location:

This role is based in our Leeds office.

Infopro Digital is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

• Competitive salary
• Group personal pension plan
• Life assurance
• Interest free season ticket loan (STL)
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Bonusly employee recognition
• Employee discount scheme
• Eye‑care vouchers
• Enhanced maternity leave up to 26 weeks full pay
• Dependant leave up to 5 days full pay per year
• Dedicated menopause policy and a culture of open, inclusive support
• Discounted gym membership
• Additional life assurance
• Bike to work
• Buying holiday
• Dental insurance
• Add partner to gym membership
• Health cash plan
• Global employee benefits: fantastic holiday allowance that increases with tenure; take your birthday off; 24/7/365 Employee Assistance Programme; extensive learning programmes via Generation Infopro; paid volunteer days.