Spotlight Recruitment
Event Specialist
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About the Role
A leading organisation within the education sector is seeking a capable Events Specialist to help lead the planning and delivery of outstanding conferences, exhibitions, webinars, events, and networking activities. This role would be suitable for someone looking to move up to Events Manager level, who is passionate about the events industry and ideally educational opportunities for all.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, partners, and suppliers, you will manage the event lifecycle, ensuring events are delivered on time, within budget, and exceed delegate expectations. This role offers the opportunity to shape engaging events that support professional development, knowledge sharing, and community engagement and would suit someone who is looking for their next challenge as part of a lovely, close-knit team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end organisation of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.
- Develop and oversee event plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Coordinate venues, suppliers, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors.
- Oversee delegate registration, communications, and customer experience.
- Manage event marketing activity alongside internal teams.
- Produce post-event reporting, analysis, and recommendations.
- Ensure events are delivered to a high standard and aligned with organisational objectives.
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Requirements
- Proven experience managing conferences, exhibitions, webinars, and events.
- Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience managing budgets, contracts, and supplier relationships.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable using event management platforms, CRM systems, and Microsoft 365.
If you are looking to move into an Events Manager role, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation making a positive impact across the education sector.
Application Instructions
To ensure that your application is reviewed quickly by the right Consultant, please apply directly via the LinkedIn advert. Due to the volume of response that we receive, we may not be able to respond individually to every applicant but will contact you within 5 working days if your application has been successful.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Spotlight Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Our focus is to ensure we are inclusive every day, helping our clients to recruit and build organisations that reflect modern society and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We want our candidates to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture, and we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.
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