Event Planner

Event Planner

Are You Ready to Make Events Unforgettable?

Our client within the financial services sector is currently recruiting for an Event Planner, where your creativity and organisational prowess will shine.

Role Overview:
As our client's Event Planner, you will play a pivotal role in the operational and project execution support for hosted meetings and events. Your expertise will contribute to the success of our client's events, impacting the overall performance and effectiveness. Your strong communication and diplomacy skills will be essential as you work closely with various teams and stakeholders.

• Start: ASAP
• Pay: per day via umbrella
• Duration: August 2027
• Type: Hybrid, three days per week in the office
• Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week, this role requires someone flexible working long hours and weekends when required.
• Location: Canary Wharf
• The successful candidate will be required to go through a security clearance ahead of starting.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Manage day-to-day project logistics and ensure smooth event execution across all business units.
• Planning and organising events within the UK and EU.
• Work alongside Event Project Managers to develop event strategies and tackle special projects.
• Handle all logistical details for event attendees and presenters, ensuring a seamless experience.
• Maintain accurate budgets and metrics reporting to maximise ROI for our events.
• Support expense initiatives, reconcile invoices, and coordinate payments.
• Collaborate with colleagues and vendors on venue logistics, transportation, and audiovisual equipment.

What We Need From You:

• Experience within financial services
• Confident running the whole event from start to finish
• Exposure running events within the UK and EU
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills for projects with varying lead times.
• Proven relationship management skills with a people focused approach.
• Outstanding negotiation and communication abilities.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and public holidays as needed.
• Openness to travel to support and manage events.

If you're excited to bring your expertise to a role that offers both challenges and rewards, apply now! Let's create extraordinary experiences together!

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