We are looking for an experienced Senior Event Manager to work in-house at a professional membership-based organisation, managing a team of 4 staff.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Event Manager to work in-house at a professional membership-based organisation, located in Sydney's CBD. Responsible for leading the internal event team in delivering a range of high-quality live and virtual events, meetings and conferences.
The role: Our client is an established and well-regarded professional membership-based organisation, with a busy calendar of events across a wide range of formats, including networking breakfasts and lunches, evening and full day seminars, webinars, forums, panels, conferences, and other flagship events including gala dinners. The purpose of this role is to oversee the events team, execute and implement an annual calendar of highly engaging and relevant events, as well as efficiently managing the annual events budget.
Working collaboratively with key internal stakeholders to organise and execute a range of events, conferences and meetings. Provide creative and logistical leadership to ensure events are delivered to the highest standards. Manage a team of 4 direct reports, mentoring and supporting them to achieve both professional success and development, with regular performance reviews. Prepare an accurate and comprehensive annual calendar of events and budget that details recurring events as well as ad hoc/special events for all business units. Overall project management of all event timelines and budgets ensuring all deadlines are met and all events are delivered successfully. Develop good working relationships with external venues and key suppliers, negotiating financially sound and effective contracts/agreements, and administer the payments of suppliers within approved guidelines. Ensure accurate and regular reporting of events information such as budget and associated costs, event attendance, and overall event success to key stakeholders. Excellent stakeholder management, fostering good communications and relationships between requisite departments to ensure overall aims of the relevant function goals are achieved. Candidate profile: You will have a minimum of 6 years' experience in organising, planning and executing events and conferences within a corporate/professional environment. Event Management degree or relevant tertiary qualification is highly regarded as is event agency experience. Previous experience with managing an annual events budget and calendar is mandatory. Ideally has managed staff (min 1-2 direct reports). Proven experience in negotiating with external and internal clients and effective stakeholder management. Demonstrated experience in working to tight deadlines with competing priorities. Proficiency in MS Word & Excel skills, and event management software Cvent. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and command the respect of management and staff. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Excellent administrative and time management skills, with high attention to detail. Able to think strategically, creatively and to take initiative. Salary & benefits: $153K plus super. Collaborative and friendly team culture, with work from home flexibility. 35 hour work week. Professional training and development focus.
#J-18808-Ljbffr