Events Project Manager
Cantello Tayler Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Events Project Manager to join our client based in Marlow.
Reporting to the Head of Business Operations, the role of Event Project Manager are pivotal within the company, with full responsibility for the coordination and delivery of clients' events, from contract implementation to final billing, and with the expectation of providing excellent service in line with client expectations and company standards.
Specific tasks vary between clients and programs, however the events project manager is responsible for understanding and responding to each client's meeting objectives, for providing high quality logistics management and for ensuring compliance with client MSAs (master service agreement), SLAs (service level agreement), work orders, contracts and regulatory guidelines.
We are looking for resilient, hard-working and self-reliant team players, who are able to communicate professionally and effectively at a senior level, and to multi-task and operate effectively under pressure in a customer facing environment. You must have a keen eye for detail, be able to work without supervision to tight deadlines, have experience of managing others, and be enthusiastic and able to travel worldwide.
The successful Events Project Manager will be responsible for:
- Manage client requirements in line with program/project objectives
- Develop and ensure key milestones are met for each project
- Provide key client and project team communications to support project planning
- Oversee project coordination team to deliver optimum participation and delegate satisfaction
- Ensure use of company project management tools and processes
- Manage venue logistics including rooming, meeting space and F&B requirements; negotiate additional hotel needs; monitor attrition dates and cancellation policies
- Manage suppliers including destination management company, travel provider(s), designers, printers and other third-party contractors, ensuring contracted services are monitored and delivered to budget
- Travel to conduct site inspections and supplier planning meetings if required
- Travel on site as part of delivery team if required; manage project and staff on site
- Ensure events are delivered in compliance with the relevant industry and country regulations and Health & Safety regulations
- Work with Head of Business Operations to provide client with SLA or cost saving reports
- Conduct project debrief with client
The Events Project Manager will have:
- Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- 3-5 years' experience within an events management role
- Previous experience of Cvent Technology platform desirable
**This role will require international travel approximately once a month**
**Hybrid working available after passing 6 month probation period**
If this Events Project Manager role is of interest to you, please click apply or contact Charlotte Harding in our Egham office.
