Events Manager (12 Month Maternity Cover Contract)

☞ Howdens

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Update day: 11-06-2024

Location: Wellingborough East Midlands

Category: Executive management Production / Operation

Industry: Wholesale Building Materials Design Services Retail

Position: Mid-Senior level

Job type: Contract

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Howdens Joinery are looking for an Events Manager with experience and a passion for events planning to join our team based in our Croxley office in Hertfordshire or our site in Raunds, Northamptonshire.This role offers an excellent opportunity to manage the organisation of our recognition events to celebrate current success and future aspirations of the business. This role will be responsible for the annual programme for these events to ensure they run within budget and in line with our company culture.What will I be doing as an Events Manager?
  • Working closely with executive and senior managers to design bespoke events including incentive trips, award dinners and regional events
  • Managing and developing excellent working relationships with venues/hotels, external suppliers and other internal teams involved with events to ensure these are delivered to specification, on time and to ensure the actual expenditure is within budget
  • Managing and co-ordinating the following at all major events: design and distribution of invitations, sourcing venues, sourcing and booking various entertainment, seating plans, menus
  • To be present and co-ordinate event prior to senior management/guest arrival, making sure that communication and execution is to the required high standard and in line with the event brief
  • Formulating and gaining acceptance for annual budgets to secure the resources necessary to achieve agreed work programmes
What We’re Looking For…
  • Previous experience in events planning and organisation
  • Confident communicator and strong influencer with the ability to respectfully challenge and be challenged at any level
  • Ability to build solid working relationships both internally and externally
  • Commercially astute and understand the motivating factors of a customer driven sales business
  • The ability to multitask and work to the changing demands of the business
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
  • The ability to provide inspirational marketing solutions
What We Can Offer You
  • Highly competitive salary and company bonus
  • Excellent pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
  • Free onsite car parking 
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Staff discount
  • Exceptional reward and recognition events
About HowdensHowdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.1bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For. 
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Deadline: 26-07-2024

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