Events Specialist

* Manage and oversee event implementation timelines and budgets.

* Oversee creative and logistical aspects including themes venues décor entertainment AV and catering.

* Design engaging events that meet objectives and budget requirements.

* Manage and negotiate with vendors event companies venues and internal/external stakeholders.

* Coordinate with senior-level communicators executives and third-party service providers.

* Ensure event companies and vendors deliver projects according to scope quality and timelines.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers and partners.

* Track and manage the annual events budget.

* Lead the events team by prioritizing projects tasks timelines and deliverables.

* Facilitate brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative event ideas.

* Perform other duties assigned by the Line Manager to improve departmental efficiency and performance.

* Ensure awareness of security requirements and relevant safeguarding policies.

Requirements

* Bachelors degree in Business with emphases on Marketing & Public Relation or a related field

* 5 years experience in event planning/staging.

* Experience managing and developing various types of events.

* Experience with obtaining events sponsorship.

* Good communication and excellent English writing skills (grammar spelling punctuation).

* Good working knowledge with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.

* Ability to operate in a dynamic working environment handling multiple tasks.

* Strong administrative skills and background.

* Business relationship building skills.

* Ability to multi-task and to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to details and keep to deadlines.

* Excellent knowledge of event sponsorships communications public relations marketing processes.

Required Skills:

* Bachelors degree in Business with emphases on Marketing & Public Relation or a related field * 5 years experience in event planning/staging. * Experience managing and developing various types of events. * Experience with obtaining events sponsorship. * Good communication and excellent English writing skills (grammar spelling punctuation). * Good working knowledge with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint. * Ability to operate in a dynamic working environment handling multiple tasks. * Strong administrative skills and background. * Business relationship building skills. * Ability to multi-task and to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to details and keep to deadlines. * Excellent knowledge of event sponsorships communications public relations marketing processes.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1