We are seeking Experienced Events Manager with flexible skills to project manage and assist in the production of invitation-only events that attract senior executives and policymakers from across industries and governments.

Essential Responsibilities:

• To lead and manage events for CNBC & CNBC clients
• Take initial brief, organize client meetings and liaison through to completion & client de-brief
• Formulate and manage budget, followed by final invoicing
• Ensure profit margin target is achieved on each job
• Oversee creative concept design and implementation, including set plans and visuals, décor, lighting design, invites and branding
• Venue responsibilities include venue finding, site recces, catering, entertainment and security
• Critical path plan including schedules, running orders and set/venue plans
• Initiate internal briefing meetings with key crew
• Management of internal team including coordinators, designers, technical team and video producers where appropriate
• Provide onsite management and leadership to key crew, liaise with speakers / presenters, venue, multi-task and manage crew
• Manage client branding as required including print, web and video
• Coordination of scripts and PPT for presenters
• Liaison with 3rd party suppliers
• Management of technical requirements, liaison with suppliers and booking
• Liaison with technical supervisor and understanding of technical aspects
• Purchase ordering and payment of crew
• Health and Safety and Risk Assessment procedures

Qualifications/Requirements: Essential Responsibilities:

• Extensive experience in event management
• Experience in project and budget management and client liaison
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and effectively prioritise workload
• Self-motivated
• Computer-literate (MS Office, and beyond)
• Able to travel at short notice
• A high level of written and verbal communication