GES UK & Europe
Event Space Planner
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Event Space Planner/Floorplan Technician
Are you experienced in AutoCAD and can you work under your own initiative? Do you have experience creating technical drawings?
GES are currently recruiting for an Event Space Planner/Floorplan Technician to join their team based at the NEC near Birmingham.
Responsibilities
You would be responsible for the project management of multiple clients’ technical drawing requirements, transforming briefs into technical drawings, ensuring proactive management of service levels and client expectations.
Who we are
GES is a global, full service face-to-face live events marketing partner. We create some of the most incredible events in the world – think exhibitions, events, sales conferences, and exhibitions of all sizes. From initial strategy to show-stopping audio visual, to insightful measurement and every detail in between – we bring brands to life!
Our mission is to create memorable event experiences, and we count on you, our talented employees around the world to help us do it. We foster an innovative, fast-paced and creative environment for those who like to think, create and work. Our incredible team includes designers, account management, marketing specialists, business pros and artisans just to name a few. GES employees are great at collaborating and communicating.
What will you do?
- Proactively manage client floorplans from inception through to completion.
- Organise and manage time and give realistic turnaround times for completion of work.
- Transform drawing briefs and sketches into electronic drawings.
- Liaise with venues to ensure the latest rules & regulations are known & implemented.
- Be fully competent in AutoCAD.
- Manage AutoCAD block library.
- Provide clear accurate advice on venue regulations.
- Visit sites to ensuring venue knowledge is accurate and relationships are managed.
- Manage new & existing venue master template files to ensure consistency of drawing library.
- Manage the control & distribution of drawings internally & externally.
- Manage mark out dates & drawing requirements.
- Manage time spent on each plan based on allocated FOC amount per plan.
- Ensure each floorplan and additional work is invoiced accordingly.
- Ensure floorplans are registered on CRM via Event Management.
- Produce bill of material plans/figures when requested. (Clarity system).
- Promote additional services to clients.
- Promote fresh, innovative thinking towards client solutions.
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Our Values
We deliver our vision by embedding our values throughout our business:
- Trust: Trust each other to always be honest and do what is right.
- Responsibility: Be responsible for our actions and deliver on our commitments.
- Understanding: People come first. Be understanding and compassionate.
- Excellence: Provide excellent service and execution.
Salary
This role offers a competitive salary, dependent on experience. We operate a reward strategy based on our team members receiving a salary that best reflects their experience and skill level.
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Hours of work
Normal working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm. On occasion you may be required to work evenings and weekends during busy periods to meet the demands of the business.
Annual leave
Our holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum (plus bank holidays and statutory public holidays).
Development and Benefits
At GES we look to equip you with the tools required for you to progress in your career with us. With plenty of internal opportunities to move within the business and the backing of line managers, progression is key to the business growing. Our benefits include but are not limited to:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Private Medical insurance
- Life Insurance
- Team days
- Paid training
- Paid Volunteering days
Equal Opportunities
In compliance with our commitment to diversity and inclusivity, we actively encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all and strive to create a workplace where every individual can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
Discrimination of any form will not be tolerated in our recruitment process, and we are dedicated to fostering an environment that values diversity and promotes fairness and equity for all applicants. Join us in our mission to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can succeed.
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