Vacancy: Event Manager /

This is primarily a logistical role, that exists to ensure the smooth running of Contagious events.

To organise and deliver high quality, global events that deliver an unmissable experience to attendees and run-on budget. 

• Expert logistical management and delivery of all Contagious events including bespoke sponsor events
• Delivery of all events on time and within budget
• Strictly managing event budgets, costs, expenses and supplier invoices 
• Creation of detailed timelines for each project to communicate to all stakeholders
• Excellent collaboration with the marketing and editorial teams to ensure events are promoted correctly and drive ticket sales 
• Develop a productive and efficient relationship with the editorial team
• Manage internal and external speaker communications and logistics, including booking hotels, flights, transport for talent and internal staff 
• Work closely with the event sales teams to ensure sponsor activities are delivered on time 
• Establish and maintain excellent relationships with suppliers, sponsors and attendees to ensure repeat business 
• Venue sourcing and negotiating 
• Production management including coordinating tech, design, scripts, venue etc 
• Onsite operations management 
• Management of risk assessments and the health and safety of all attendees, staff and suppliers 
• Aiding with creation of post-event reports that includes internal and attendee feedback, as well as event data to report to senior leadership team

• You’ve successfully delivered a portfolio of events for up to 1,000 attendees
• You are an ambitious and motivated individual who is looking for a career opportunity and a challenge in a fast-paced environment
• Great communicator, who understands the importance of effective team communication and works well with people
• Proficient in running virtual events or using digital events tech
• Critical thinker and problem-solver
• Quick learner and able to keep up with the fast-paced work of a growing business
• Excellent administration and time-management skills
• Degree in hospitality management, event management or relevant field is preferred
• You have an understanding and appreciation for sponsor-able and commercial opportunities at events

• Competitive salary
• Company pension

• Career progression – we encourage personal development, autonomy and responsibility
• Flexible, hybrid working conditions
• Friday: we currently finish work at 1pm on a Friday
• 25 days annual leave
• +2 days holiday at Xmas time (discretionary)
• +1 Birthday day off
• Birthday gift box delivered to home
• Company Xmas & Summer parties
• Work anniversary celebrations at 5, 10, 15-year markers
• Cycle to work scheme

Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’d like to be Event Manager at Contagious to [email protected] by 11.45pm on 31 August. Successful applicants may be invited for interview before the deadline.

To get a flavour of what it’s like to work at Contagious check out the video below