Events Executive

Events Executive (Maternity Cover commencing May 2024) Salary scale - £26-30K (doe) Start date: May 2024. Hybrid working will be 4 days office, 1 day WFH (after training) depending on business needs Whats on offer Attractive salary 25 days leave, plus 10 stats Company pension Laptop Free car parking Our Client, one of Northern Ireland's well established media and events businessesbased just 20 minutes south of Belfast, is looking to appoint an Events Executiveto work on a full-time contract covering maternity leave. This role requires an experienced, proactive, and passionate individual who can oversee the development, production, and delivery of events from proposal to execution. The role will involve working across the events and publications business and duties will include: Planning of all events including managing operations on-the-day Speaker liaison including organising travel and accommodation Exhibition sales and bookings for events Managing relationships with event sponsors and other commercial partners Designing and executing marketing campaigns for events and publications including all digital marketing Maintaining/researching and updating company databases and contact list Supporting editorial staff in researching, fact-checking and proof-reading content for publications. The ideal candidate will: Have strong oral and written communication skills Be well organised with a professional and engaging manner Have experience working to deadlines Demonstrate excellent attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Have the ability to work on their own initiative. Self-motivation and a positive work ethic are essential. The successful candidate will be a graduate and will, preferably, have at least one years experience assisting with event organisation. Access to own transport is required for this position. Events/conference attendance will be required, which will include overnight stays, along with early morning starts and late evenings. Skills: well organised and excellent communicator experience working to deadlines graduate in relevant discipline