Event Manager

• An exciting opportunity to build a career within a leading law firm
• Offering a competitive salary and great career development opportunities

About Our Client

My client is an international law firm

Job Description

• Budget Management: Create, monitor, and maintain budgets for events, ensuring cost-effective delivery and adherence to set budgets.
• Opportunity Evaluation: Review new event/sponsorship opportunities, assess their cost and value to the firm, and present recommendations.
• Event Planning & Management: Plan and project manage events from start to finish, including bookings, equipment, guest lists, catering, and on-site coordination.
• Invitation Management: Utilise Vuture and InterAction systems for event invitations, regularly reviewing effectiveness and implementing improvements.
• Content Creation: Produce event invitation copy and supporting materials as needed, utilising available resources.
• Follow-up Program: Develop and implement a standard follow-up program to measure ROI, providing reports on follow-up activity and successes.
• Best Practice Guidelines: Create and maintain best practice guidelines for event execution, ensuring consistency in delivery standards.
• Communication & Support: Communicate effectively with BD team members and other areas of the firm regarding events, provide support for seminars and market intelligence activities.
• Supervision: Mentor, supervise, and support the Events Assistant in day-to-day duties.
• Market Research: Research and analyse the marketplace to stay updated on events delivery and technology trends, making recommendations.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven Events Management Experience: Demonstrated ability in planning, budgeting, follow-up activities, and on-site management for events.
• CIM Certificate (Desirable): Possession or working towards a CIM Certificate or similar qualification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Familiarity with Vuture and InterAction: Experience with these systems is advantageous but not required.
• Proficiency in Email Marketing and CRM: Essential to have prior experience with email marketing and CRM systems.
• Professional Services Experience (Desirable): Previous work in a law firm or similar professional services environment is preferred.
• Understanding of Marketing Campaigns: Ability to comprehend marketing campaigns, from planning and implementation to evaluation.
• Client-Focused with Strategic Insight: Focus on delivering excellent service, challenging thinking at Partner level, and suggesting alternatives with a strategic perspective.
• Flexible and Organised: Adaptable to change, highly organised, capable of managing multiple projects, negotiating deadlines, and working in cross-site and virtual teams.
• Effective Team Player: Collaborative, visible, and enthusiastic team member, committed to upholding the firm’s core values and promoting cultural and organisational change to support the firm’s vision.
• Commercial Mindset: Ability to bring commercial thinking to the role, seeking profitable growth through finding more efficient ways of working and creatively addressing challenges and opportunities.
• Empathy for Legal Teams: Understanding and empathy for the various pressures faced by legal teams.

What’s on Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse and dynamic team.
• A chance to develop your skills and grow within the legal industry.

We encourage all suitable candidates to apply for this exciting role within the legal industry.