SAS Event & Association Management
Event Manager
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Company Description
SAS Event & Association Management has been delivering professional conference organisation and association management services for over 40 years. The company manages events for public and private sector clients, offering a comprehensive range of live and online event and association services across the UK, mainland Europe, and internationally. The team combines deep experience with genuine enthusiasm, which is reflected in the quality of every project. With high standards and a collaborative approach, SAS builds strong, long-term relationships with clients who rely on them for reliable, well-executed events.
Role Description
The Event Manager role is a full-time position based in Salisbury 3 days a week, with a hybrid working arrangement, allowing some work from home. In this role, the Event Manager will:
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- Plan, coordinate, and deliver live conferences and supporting events
- Manage timelines, budgets, and logistics, overseas and in the UK
- Liaise with clients and stakeholders
- Secure venues and suppliers
- Oversee on-site event delivery
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The Event Manager will also support association management activities such as member communications, meeting administration, and reporting. The role involves working closely with colleagues to ensure events meet client objectives, run smoothly, and uphold SAS’s high standards of service.
Qualifications
- Event planning and coordination skills, including scheduling, logistics management, and vendor/venue liaison
- Experience with client and stakeholder relationship management, including clear communication and collaborative problem-solving
- Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple events, deadlines, and competing priorities
- Competence with digital tools for online events, registrations, and communication (e.g., event platforms, CRM systems, office productivity software)
- Attention to detail and quality control skills for managing budgets, documentation, and on-site execution
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, both independently and as part of a team based in Salisbury
- Previous experience in event management, conference organization, or association management is highly beneficial
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