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About the Role

FIRST is a global brand experience agency specializing in Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights. We manage over 37,000 events and projects annually for over 130 brands, including Fortune 500 companies. We are recognized for excellence, with recent accolades including Chief Marketer Agency of the Year and the Ad Net Zero Award.

Responsibilities

• Full life-cycle planning and execution of virtual, in-person, and hybrid events.
• Financial management, including budget development, expense management, invoice processing, and financial reporting.
• Sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts for venues and suppliers.
• Coordinating event logistics such as registration, F&B, transportation, accommodations, entertainment, A/V, and speaker selection.
• Collaborating with internal partners on event deliverables.
• Planning and managing virtual events, including platform selection and attendee communication.
• Co-planning larger programs with colleagues and clients.
• Ensuring adherence to client standards, policies, and compliance guidelines.
• Traveling for site inspections and on-site event management.
• Conducting post-event wrap-ups, including budget reconciliation and client debriefs.
• Sharing knowledge of best practices, new suppliers, services, and venues.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of event management experience, preferably in a corporate or financial environment.
• Experience in events, conferences, meeting, and production management, including C-level executive events, cocktail receptions, dinners, meetings, and multi-day events.
• Experience working with and managing senior clients.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and project plan.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under pressure.
• Virtual event experience preferred (Webex and Zoom experience a plus).
• Leadership, influencing, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Adaptable and resourceful individual able to follow guidance while working independently.
• Customer focus, approachable, and able to adjust to client needs and styles.
• Strong client management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ambitious, proactive, and highly organized.
• Willing to travel for site-visits and on-site event management.
• Experience working with large and complex databases preferred (Cvent experience preferred).
• Knowledge of venues and suppliers in key European cities.

Skills

• Project Management
• Event Management
• Financial Management
• Budget Development
• Expense Management
• Vendor Management
• Virtual Event Planning
• Client Management
• Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Cvent
• Webex
• Zoom

Location

• Domestic
• Abroad
• Global

Work Type

• Virtual
• In-person
• Hybrid
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 5-7+ years

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance with BUPA from day one
• 28 Days Annual Leave PLUS Bank Holidays
• Personal Volunteer Day
• 20 Days of Sick Pay each Year
• Enhanced Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Wellness Stipend
• Complimentary access to Headspace, Rocket Lawyer & Maven
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Mobile Phone Allowance
• Pension Scheme Enhancements
• Discretionary Bonus Structure
• Global Opportunities

About the Company

• FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services.
• We have utilised three flexible delivery models: Embedded teams, Corporate Campus operations, and a Full-Service Agency.
• Managing over 37,000 events & projects annually across 110 countries, FIRST serves 130+ brands, specialising in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and Professional Services sectors.
• Consistently recognised for excellence, recent honours include 2026 Chief Marketer Agency of the Year, the Ad Net Zero Award for sustainability, and more.
• With a presence in 7 countries worldwide, including headquarters in London, New York, and Singapore, you may have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different locations.

Equal Opportunity

• FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
• FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
• All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
• We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
• If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.