Senior Event Executive – London

Location: London
Salary: Market Rate
Salary band: Market Rate
Contract type: Permanent
Date posted: 02/07/2024

A leading US law firm is seeking a Senior Event Executive to join their London office. This role will play a vital role in the strategic planning and execution of events, sponsorships and projects across the UK and Europe. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast paced and ever changing environment.

The Responsibilities:

  • Act as main point of contact for event planning across the UK and Europe, connecting the dots across external events, strategic campaigns and internal events.
  • Lead virtual and live events from point of inception through close out, collaborating with event stakeholders and wider BD team throughout the planning process.
  • Establish goals, responsibilities, project plan and approved budget in advance of event.
  • Collaborating with the creative team to develop a cohesive design scheme and vision for events.
  • Work closely with the BD to identify market trends, client needs, and competitor strategies to inform event opportunities.
  • Produce event follow-up materials, such as final attendance reports, budget summaries and post-event reports for lawyer follow-up.
  • Analyse the benefits of sponsorship opportunities, provide recommendations on the value, and confirm accuracy of firm brand across relevant events.

The Candidate:

  •  Experience leading teams, ideally within a professional services environment.
  • Project management skills – able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high degree of detail and accuracy.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate needs and identify opportunities, and drive initiatives to completion.
  • Educated to a degree level.

Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered.  We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.

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