Senior Events Executive (FTC)

Job Title: Senior Events Executive (FTC)
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The role in 60 seconds

• 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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What you’ll do
We’re looking for an organised and enthusiastic events professional to take ownership of our established programme of internal and external events during a maternity cover period.

Working closely with colleagues across Client Development and the wider business, you’ll help deliver a varied calendar of in-person and virtual events that strengthen client relationships, raise our profile and support business growth. From planning and promotion through to on-the-day delivery and post-event reporting, you’ll play a key role in creating engaging, high-quality experiences for our clients, contacts and colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys managing multiple projects, building relationships and delivering events that make a real  this role, you’ll:

• Event Management:
  Coordinate and deliver a programme of internal and external events, both in-person and virtual, ensuring a high-quality experience for attendees.
• Stakeholder Support:
  Work closely with partners, lawyers and colleagues across the business to plan and deliver events that meet agreed objectives.
• Event Marketing:
  Support the promotion of events through invitations, attendee communications, website content and targeted campaigns to drive attendance and engagement.
• Project Coordination:
  Manage multiple events at different stages, ensuring activity is delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.
• Event Delivery:
  Coordinate all event logistics, including venues, suppliers, registrations, event platforms and on-the-day support.
• External Events & Sponsor ships:
  Help manage the firm’s participation in external events, sponsor ships and speaking opportunities to enhance brand visibility.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Business Development, Strategic Communications and Client teams to deliver a consistent and professional client experience.
• Reporting & Insights:
  Track attendance and event outcomes, providing reports and recommendations to support future planning and continuous improvement.
• Supplier & Budget Management:
  Support the management of event budgets and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective and successful delivery.

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

• Events experience:
  Proven experience delivering corporate/professional B2B events.
• Commercial mindset:
  An understanding of how events can support client relationships, business development and brand awareness.
• Organisation & planning:
  Highly organised, with the…