Careers
16 August 2022
Vacancy: Event Manager /
If you like to organise high quality, global events that deliver an unmissable experience, we’ve got the job for you

Purpose /
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.
Core Responsibilities /
- 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
About You /
- 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
Remuneration / Financial /
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
The Benefits /
- 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.
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