| We run over 100 industry leading, annual conferences worldwide, along with a full complement of content marketing services and intimate networking events – all aimed at educating, supporting and connecting the leadership of the world’s core industries.
We conduct research with leading industry professionals to learn what keeps them up at night. From that research we develop and sell conferences that address the unique needs and concerns of the senior level decision makers within those industries. |
Our successful reputation is accomplished by hiring and training the most driven, determined and passionate people that we can find – people that can learn and grow along with the company for the long term and that want control over their own destiny. WBR ensures a great company culture, uncapped additional earning opportunities, fantastic work-life balance, excellent benefits, learning and development opportunities/support, group incentives, employee recognition and so much more. Come and see what sets WBR apart from our competitors, explore our regional offices and learn what it is like to be a part of it.
Job Purpose
We have a fantastic vacancy for a Senior Event Manager. This is a great opportunity to become part of a dynamic, industry leading events company. Reporting to the Head of Event Management, you will be solely responsible for the logistics of WBR’s medium-large sized events allocated to you (approximately 7 per year).
We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious, commercially focused and team-oriented professional to join our high-energy, creative team.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing WBR’s medium – large events (500+ delegates)
- Main point of contact for all clients/speakers
- Providing an exceptionally high level of customer service
- Exhibition floor plan: design, layout and allocation
- Creation of bespoke sponsorship inventory
- Consistent management of event forecasts, reconciles revenue and supplier bills
- Makes intelligent investment decisions – creative approach to onsite themes and networking functions
- Venue searches for gala dinners, cocktail parties
- Creation of exhibition guide
- Supplier negotiation
- AV and stand contractor liaison and management
- Makes catering arrangements
- Coordinates implementation of mobile app and registration process
- Signage and programme design, sourcing of branded items – signage, gifts, lanyards, sponsored items etc.
- Booking staff travel and accommodation
- Full onsite management of event and WBR onsite team
- Exudes excellent time management & multitasking skills
- Actively suggesting improvements to current processes
- Management of 1-2 junior members of the team
Desired Attributes/Behaviours
- Proven experience /sole management of 500+ attendee conference
- Financial Awareness
- Management experience
- Understanding of the conference business model
- Ability to multi-task under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and efficiency
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Flexibility to react to business needs e.g. travel at short notice
- A ‘can do’ attitude
- Track record of ideas and execution
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Job Perks
- We will support new members of the team with dedicated training and development time to evolve their existing skill set to be successful within our environment
- Commitment to progression based on achievement
- Workplace pension scheme
- Medicash Plan
- Life Assurance
- Access to wellbeing app
- Employee assistance programme
- Profit share
- Social events arranged for all
- Company-wide incentives
- Casual dress code