Events Manager Full Time

Guildford, Surrey
2i Recruit Ltd

We re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Events Manager to join our clients vibrant and growing international B2B conference and exhibition team! Located in the heart of Guildford town centre, you ll have the chance to work on dynamic projects spanning international markets focused on environmental technologies.

As an award-winning industry leader in creating world-class B2B conferences and exhibitions, they are looking for someone who s ready to dive into researching, developing, and delivering senior executive-level conferences in Europe and North America.

Company Benefits:

• Up to £45,000 (DOE) + bonus
• 25 days holiday + an extra 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year
• Opportunity for international travel

What You ll Be Doing

Your role will be varied and rewarding, with responsibilities including:

• Exploring key topics, emerging business issues, and new technologies to inspire fresh conferences.
• Staying ahead of industry trends to keep our events cutting-edge.
• Recruiting senior-level speakers through engaging telephone research.
• Crafting high-quality conference programs based on in-depth research and discussions with professionals, NGOs, and trade associations.
• Keeping an eye on competitor events to ensure our offering remains top tier.
• Traveling internationally to attend trade fairs, conferences, and network with industry leaders.
• Supporting our sales team to identify sponsors and revenue opportunities.
• Creating marketing content, managing social media, and building partnerships with trade organisations and media.
• Coordinating with speakers to ensure smooth delivery of presentations.
• Collaborating on the design and promotion of conference materials.
• Overseeing on-site event delivery and ensuring everything runs seamlessly.
• Gathering valuable feedback from attendees, speakers, and exhibitors.

What We re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you ll need:

• At least 12 months experience in commercial B2B events, publishing, market research, or media.
• Excellent communication skills and a confident, professional telephone manner.
• A proactive mindset with an entrepreneurial flair for identifying opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Outstanding research and writing abilities.

Why Join our client?

• Build your career in a company that values growth and progression.
• Benefit from generous bonuses that reward your hard work.
• Enjoy flexibility in your working arrangements.
• If you re driven, curious, and ready to make a difference in an exciting and fast-paced environment, we d love to hear from you!

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.