Junior Events Operations Executive

Junior Events Operations Executive
Salary: upto £28,000
Market Leading brand
We are now recruiting for a experienced Junior Events Operations Executive to join a much loved brand and to be an integral member of the team in it's ongoing success.
The Client:
An award winning media, publishing and events company, with a growing portfolio of 30 live events covering design, interiors, lifestyle and construction. As well as being specialists in the events sector, the Company’s creative flare produces well established publications and a series of award-winning magazines and websites. You will be working on a household name brand with a rich history within the Architecture, Home and Design world.
The Role:
You will assist the Sales, Marketing, Sponsorship and Event team on the pre planning and delivery of each event – exhibitions, conferences and awards.
Work on-site at each event managing the delivery of feature areas and cross show operations.
Designing features and work with contractors (Stand builders, AV, electrics, flooring, furniture etc.) to bring concepts to life.
Building relationships with our preferred contractors and liaising with them on a regular basis to ensure all feature areas and orders are being managed, and within budget
Building and managing signage schedules, being aware of sponsorship deliverables, and overseeing installation on site.
Sourcing content, building timetables, and chasing all assets, making sure Marketing have the correct information to publish online.
Managing parts of the show budget and keeping this logged in Excel, raising POs for suppliers where necessary.
Organising on site networking events including invitations, catering and any other related tasks.
Working closely with the Production Team for each show, advising on placement of feature areas and following guidelines from the venue.
Be part of brainstorming for new ideas on features and content at the show, taking a proactive approach to always think about ways we can develop
Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for a friendly, knowledgeable and reliable Junior Events Operations Executive with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service. You will be a valued and respected member of the team. We have a very welcoming and open attitude and your ideas/input will be highly regarded.
To be able to manage problems as they arise whilst keeping calm and remaining professional
Experience in using SketchUp and Photoshop would be helpful to this role
A relationship builder
A strategic and proactive thinker and planner
Organised with an eye for detail
Remaining calm under pressure
Problem solving
Other Benefits:
Make you feel like part of a family
Know your name – you’re not just a number here
Encourage you to develop your skills, strengths and career
Recognise your contribution and hard work
You will get to work with teams running some of the best brands in the industry
Make sure you’re never bored
Make sure you have fun – because we do have fun