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About the Role

This role offers the opportunity to own the operational standard of every conference run, with end-to-end execution of 10 European private equity conferences annually, managing venues, suppliers, on-site teams, and the overall attendee experience.

Responsibilities

• Source, compare, and find the best suppliers for various event needs.
• Conduct thorough research to identify potential suppliers for add-ons, branding materials, and other event requirements.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and high-quality services.
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers, addressing any issues or concerns.
• Review and manage budgets, ensuring all changes are raised ahead of time.
• Plan sponsored VIP events, lunches, dinners, and after-hours activities.
• Coordinate with venue staff to ensure all logistical details are in place.
• Provide on-site support during events, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Keep track and condense internal team queries.
• Maintain inventory tracking and regularly update event inventory sheets.
• Perform quality checks of design aspects such as banners, signage, brochures, and other promotional materials.
• Hire, train, and manage a 40-person organization of volunteers.

Requirements

• Must have a UK work permit.
• Have a relentless drive and desire to be the very best at what they do.
• Possess an unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency.
• Take ownership of everything they do, are proactive and follow through on commitments.
• Are curious about people and love to speak, build and nurture relations.
• Are an excellent communicator (especially) verbally and in writing.
• Are well-organised and display the ability to structure and prioritise their work.

Skills

• Project management
• Interpersonal skills
• Research
• Organisation
• Outreach
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Negotiation
• Budget management
• Supplier management
• Event planning
• Team management

Location

• London

Work Type

• Onsite
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry-level

Benefits

• Opportunity for impact in a startup environment
• Guidance from high-performing team, CEO, and founder
• Unlimited growth potential with internal promotions
• Travel opportunities
• Invaluable transferable skills development

About the Company

• United Media focuses on building large-scale industry media and conferences products in sectors such as insurance, finance, and retail.
• Has organically launched 8 media companies and acquired one.