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.
