Job Description:
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recruiting and managing employees working on events – these might work on a short-term basis during busy periods or be full-time members of staff.
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carrying out administrative duties such as booking hotels for those working on events and producing spreadsheets (eg on the numbers of attendees expected)
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setting clear objectives and targets for events, alongside plans for how to meet these.
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helping to promote events and liaising with clients.
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gathering feedback and data after an event (eg on attendance or sign-ups to your employer’s website) and using it to inform decisions/future plans
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coming up with new and innovative ideas – both for events and event promotion
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working within a budget for events and managing spending accordingly
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problem solving and hosting during an event.
Requirement:
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills for dealing with clients, vendors and staff.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to coordinate the actions of multiple parties.
• Creative thinking skills to design events that fit the visions of the clients.
• Multitasking ability necessary to move from one task to another at a fast pace.
• Computer skills for using events management software, word processors, spreadsheets, and e-mail.
• Basic accounting skills to track spending and stick to a budget.
• Knowledge of risk management to identify potential legal liabilities and take steps to mitigate them.
• Good networking skills to build relationships with vendors and suppliers and attract new customers.
