We’re looking for an Events Project Planner to join our team and take on the responsibility for proactively managing, developing and administering our Virtual Events. The Event Planner will be responsible for providing leadership and direction on all assigned projects or project tasks, ensuring follow through from beginning to end. Ensure overall progress of assigned projects from inception to implementation.

Company Background:
I-COM is a global sector association helping its members to achieve competitive advantage in Smart Data Marketing, the art of creatively leveraging value from data to create competitive advantage in products, user experience and promotion. We are a face paced, dynamic global business with a motivated and growing team, based around the world. I-COM was founded in 2004, a spin-off of a P&G led industry initiative.

WHEN TO START
ASAP.

• Native English speakers or proficient (both written and spoken) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required
• PMP or Prince 2 certification required
• 3-5 years of Experience in Event Project Management
• Motivated, resourceful individual with the ability to take direction and work independently; be proactive with ideas and creative solutions
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Customer focus, approachable: ability to adjust to client needs and style and deepen relationships in support of their programs; adapt to ever changing demands and different client work styles
• Proven ability to work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.
• Strong Analytical and Problem-solving skills
• Highly process and details oriented
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate on a cross functional level in a diverse team

• Full life-cycle planning and execution of multiple key events in a digital/virtual capacity, and in-person.
• Virtual event planning and project management which includes: Evaluating creating, and documenting requirements including project plans, timelines, staff, cost, and any other project aspects including confirming appropriate virtual platforms.
• Work with key partners on driving specific event elements forward (i.e. Events Creatives, etc), supervise audiovisual production for both online and in-person events.
• Coordinate registration, gift selection, audio/visual needs, webcasts, staging for all programs.
• Determine skills necessary and works with management to build the project team based on scope and expectations
• Co-plan with colleagues on larger scale programs; strong team player
• Work with the team to ensure adherence to the Company’s standards of operation and policies
• Mentor and support other team members as needed
• Identify project risks and work with the team to develop contingency plans
• Continuously monitor tasks and project assignments, ensuring project schedule is being met and schedule changes are addressed and communicated. Manage thorough and regular communications to attendees, suppliers and stakeholders
• Working with key partners to determine invitees and process
• Ensure project is ready for implementation and conduct post-project review to ensure all aspects of project have been thoroughly documented and completed
• Post event wrap up including final attendees, budget reconciliation, observations, suggestions for following year, Event surveys, as well as client de-briefs for year over year improvements
• Prepare meeting summaries

Searcys is the longest-running independent catering company in Britain. We are creators of brilliant restaurant experiences and wonderful events. Our collection of venues includes restaurants, bars, cafes, and event spaces across the UK. You can find us in iconic surroundings such as The Gherkin, Blenheim Palace and St Pancras International Station. The main areas we serve are restaurants, bars and cafes on the high street as well as visitor attractions, and event venues.

This is a new role and an exciting opportunity to join our team at a new prestigious event venue in London.

As a Sales and Marketing Manager at Searcys you will drive sales and marketing activity so as to achieve the annual revenue budget and effectively lead and manage the sales and events team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage and develop revenue from new business leads while ensuring you maintain relationships with key accounts.
• Manage the booking and CRM system. Ensuring the team is inputting information to the agreed standards to produce accurate reporting.
• Produce and work towards the annual sales and marketing plan and provide monthly sales activity plan.
• Promote Searcys to all venues and raise the company profile by attending company networking events.
• Stay fully updated on market trends and conditions.
• Undertake regular competitor analysis to ensure an advantage.
• Gain a good knowledge of other Searcys venues and maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
• Provide updated weekly forecasts, BOB (business on the books)
• Identify, create and manage direct marketing opportunities and manage all relatable budgets.
• Assist with event planning and production of function sheets where required.
• Successfully manage, train, monitor, develop, motivate and lead a strong sales team.

As our Sales and Marketing Manager, you will possess excellent product knowledge, strong business acumen and lead your team by example. You will have a proven track record within the industry and have experience running and leading a strong sales team.

As well as the above you will be proactive in all sales and marketing activities and respond quickly to drive business through periods of low demand. You must have excellent communication skills, internally and externally with strong presentation skills. Being in the industry you will have a clear understanding of the MICE Market.

Alongside working within some of the most iconic venues within the UK, with the very best teams, we also offer great benefits alongside your career, which include:

• 40% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues

Searcys Learning & Development:

Searcys has a full blended learning programme that includes formal qualifications, classroom training, eLearning and on the job training. We are proud of the investment we make in developing our people to raise their standards to be the best they can be.

Everyone who joins Searcys will attend our induction where they learn more about us and be supported throughout their journey with us. We invest in development opportunities and are looking to recruit, train and retain the best people for our own future talent.

To be considered for this role please email [email protected] with your cover letter and CV.

If you're ready for a new beginning then APPLY TODAY!

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the Hospitality Sales team at Goodwood. We are looking for a Hospitality Sales Executive who will be responsible for developing new client relationships and nurturing current relationships to ensure that Event Hospitality revenue targets are met and exceeded.

As the successful candidate, you will have experience of working within the hospitality and service industry. You will have knowledge of the hospitality industry and a proven track record of sales performance within a luxury brand.

Our obsession for detail and daring to be different are at the heart what we do. Your communication and organisation skills and ability to think creatively could make this your perfect job.

What you'll have:

• Previous experience of working within a fast-paced commercial sales environment
• Excellent IT skills including experience of a CRM system
• A passion for excellent customer service and the ability to anticipate client needs and expectations.

What you’ll get:

A competitive package which will include:

• A company pension with employer contributions
• Discounted products from across the Estate
• Free Gym and Health Club Membership
• A health cash plan
• Event tickets to our motorsport and horseracing events
• A sales focused bonus scheme
• A beautifully unique environment

SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER
NOTE: whilst this role allows remote working, the candidate MUST be UK based so that they can come into the office when required.

About Scaramanga

Scaramanga is a full service, marketing and creative agency, with a strong web development and UX design team. We are creative thinkers delivering marketing and design solutions that do more than just look pretty. Based in Croydon and Kent, our skilled and experienced team is made up of web developers, designers, marketers, content and advertising wizards and social media gurus.

Established in 2000, we have the track record and know-how to transform performance for organisations, so that they can build brand awareness, launch new products and services, enter new markets, and grow sales and profitability to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Building websites with Craft CMS
• Maintaining and supporting our existing websites
• Supporting (and perhaps developing) both public and private Craft CMS plugins
• Working with our design team to make sure that designs are achievable, performant, and accessible
• Working with the development team to create a stable development environment
• Communicating with (sometimes) less technical users and training clients on how to use the CMS

Requirements

• Have at least 5 years of commercial experience
• Be personable and communicative, both online, in person and on email
• Be adept at working remotely, and be comfortable with autonomy and managing your own task list
• Have excellent HTML5, CSS3 and JS knowledge
• Have great PHP and MySQL knowledge
• Have experience with git, pre-processors, tasks runners and CI processes
• Have an understanding of UI and UX best practices
• Have an understanding of current accessibility guidelines
• Have an understanding of web performance
• Have the right to live and work in the UK

Bonus points

• Have experience theming Shopify
• Know how to use Craft CMS
• Have an understanding of Google’s suite of SEO tools, and how to integrate them into websites (GTM, GA, Search Console, Optimise, etc.)
• Have experience writing documentation
• Have experience with VueJS/ReactJS

Location

This is flexible and can be fully remote (UK based), flexible or fully office based in our West Malling or Croydon office.

For remote workers, we do ask that you join us on occasion throughout the year for team events and potentially key client meetings.

Role type

Permanent, full time.

Salary and benefits

£35,000 to £37,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• Employee Benefit Scheme – shopping, leisure and travel discounts, as well as access to an online doctor, extensive helplines and face-to-face counselling
• Company pension
• Company equipment will be supplied
• Mix of remote and office based-working
• Company social events (online during the pandemic, but face-to-face during normal times)

How to apply

Please provide us two recent examples of websites you’ve worked on, including: what you did on the projects, what you’re proud of, and what you think could be done better.

Send to: [email protected]

Candidates invited to the second stage interview will be required to complete a skills test.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 per year

Publishing house and event organiser, Place Group, is seeking an Event Assistant to join the team based in Manchester city centre.

Our two titles, Place North West and PlaceTech, are well-known and respected in the property community for delivering high quality news and events.

Our events range from online sessions to conferences and large social gatherings, attracting business professionals from across the globe.

This is a fantastic and diverse role for an enthusiastic and energetic professional to work on an exciting range of projects.

You will be joining a small and friendly team, with a passion for delivering quality content and events. The team is working remotely during lockdown, but we have a fantastic office in the heart of Manchester.

During the Covid-19 pandemic we have been holding popular virtual events using the Remo platform. Once Covid-19 rules allow, we will be holding in-person conferences and socials.

The role

You will assist in delivering online and in-person events, from conferences to large evening socials including the popular 750-person Place Party.

You will be involved in all stages of event planning and delivery, making this a perfect opportunity to gain event experience in a business-to-business environment.

You will work closely with the editorial and commercial teams to ensure plans are integrated and delivered within budget, on time and to the highest standard.

Responsibilities include:

• Delegate management and handling general event queries
• Assisting with pre-event logistics and administration
• Communicating with sponsors and speakers
• Working with suppliers, eg venues, audio-visual companies, photographers
• Providing support on site for live events, including set-up, managing the registration desk and helping guests with queries
• Supporting virtual events including responding to queries from guests, and being on-hand to assist the event manager with running the platform
• Raising invoices and chasing ticket payments
• Assisting with marketing and event promotion to drive ticket sales, including social media, telesales and working with the production team on marketing material
• Representing the business at various industry networking events
• Maintaining databases including speaker and sales databases
• Building relationships and keeping in touch with clients
• Ordering event and office supplies where required
• Performing any other ad hoc tasks required by the business

The person

We are looking for someone with ambition, drive and a positive attitude, who is able to work to tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy. The successful candidate will have pride in their work and will always be looking to improve.

Skills and experience required

• Graduate with a 2:1 or a 1st degree
• At least one year of practical event experience
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Attention to detail
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once
• Team player but able to work independently
• Good analytical skills for campaign monitoring and conducting post-event marketing analysis
• Flexibility, as evening work and early morning work will be required to deliver events

Title: Sales and Events Executive (Ashridge House Sales and Events Team)

Location: Ashridge, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1NS

Reports to: Head of Sales & Events

Salary: Entry level sales position with an attractive commission scheme

The Opportunity
Ashridge House is an award winning Grade 1 listed neo-gothic mansion with extensive meeting and event facilities comprising 190 bedrooms, over 40 meeting and function rooms, 55 syndicate rooms 190 acres of historic parkland and gardens. Delivering the highest standard of service to both B2B and B2C clients is a fundamental part of our ethos and key to growing the business.

In order to maximize the revenue of the venue, we are currently seeking an experienced sales person to pro-actively sell into the B2B & B2C markets – from weddings and functions to conferences and teambuilding. This is a unique opportunity to manage a clients entire journey, from sales, account management to onsite delivery working in conjunction with the hospitality teams. This role is target driven and requires a ‘nothing is impossible’ and client centric attitude to exceed targets whilst maintaining the highest level of customer service.

Ashridge House is part of EF Education First, the largest educational company in the world, with 500 offices around the world.

Responsibilities
The role of the Sales and Events Executive’s is very dynamic. Responsibilities will include but not be restricted to:

Events Sales;

• Identify clients, contacts and market segments and proactively seek new business
• Manage and grow client accounts to maximize revenue
• Target potential clients and agencies and make appointments both on-site and off-site, with the expectation of 5 per week
• Work effectively as a team to reach and exceed personal and team sales target
• Secure and attend client visits, networking events, FAM trips and represent Ashridge House at trade shows
• Maintain strong sales pipeline through call management, lead generation and effective relationship building
• Develop and deepen relationships with booking agencies and clients to raise the profile of Ashridge House and deliver potential volume clients
• Prepare accurate and attractive proposals for corporate events, private functions & weddings
• Negotiate contractual terms with clients and get sign off to secure business
• Maximize revenue through upselling – private dining, drinks packages, teambuilding and other Ashridge related services such as keynote speakers, experiential learning and facilitation
• Show arounds of the venue will include potential corporate and wedding clients – therefore weekend work is required on a regular basis

Event Co-ordination

• Co-ordinate and deliver excellent client events – from hi-profile weddings and private functions to large corporate training events and award ceremonies – no day is ever the same! Be personable and treat every wedding as it’s the first.
• Understand the clients needs and expectations and liaise with hospitality peers to ensure a seamless event from end to end
• Be the ‘go to’ throughout the entire client journey
• Gather client requirements and keep systems and teams updated on planned activity
• Build and maintaining professional client relationships: understanding their needs to foster repeat business and referrals
• Prepare and deliver accurate invoices in a timely fashion

Key Attributes

Essential

• Proven track record target driven roles, and the ability and ambition to identify and convert new sales prospects
• Thrives and flourishes under pressure in a target driven environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Able and willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends regularly
• Ability to think creatively and look ‘outside of the box’ to generate profitable revenue
• Excellent telephone sales skills
• Knowledge of the MICE market
• Nothing is impossible attitude with an outgoing personality
• Full driving license and car is essential as travelling will be required as the business demands

Desirable

• An Undergraduate (Bachelors) degree

Employee Benefits

• 25 days paid holiday each year
• Complimentary daily lunch and coffee/tea available to all staff
• Free access to our on-site gym
• Access to the company pension scheme and healthcare schemes
• Free on-site parking (this role requires your own transportation)
• Free access to Virtual Ashridge, our award-winning online learning resource tool

Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

MICE Concierge are an established accommodation/M&E agency based in Hitchin and we are experiencing growth in a couple of sectors!

As a result, there is an opportunity for an experienced Social media professional to join us to manage our LinkedIn account and other marketing tasks. Experience of the sector will be an advantage, hence me posting this on DW!

The most suitable candidate will be someone with a proven track record of using LinkedIn to get results, as well as other social media and digital marketing tools.

Given the current circumstances, this role is going to be part time initially (around 1.5hrs/day) and a starting point from which to carry out some some specific tasks but, based on results, there is scope to increase days and widen the scope of the role.

So, if you understand LinkedIn, want the change to get stuck into a new role that you can make your own, think you can get results and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you!!

MICE Concierge are an established accommodation and events agency based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.

We are actively looking to recruit a tenacious telesales specialist who has the ability to arrange appointments with clients who are looking to run virtual/hybrid and have expressed an interest through our other marketing channels.

If you are an accomplished telesales person/appointment setter we want to hear from you! If you have experience selling event management services that would be an advantage.

We’re looking for a video Streaming Producer / Project Manager. The role will be responsible for the successful delivery of all streaming projects at Paradigm Creative.

If you’re technically minded, organised and curious with a background in live events, live streaming or live broadcast this role might be the right fit.

As our streaming producer/project manager, your role will be to manage and oversee all of the streaming productions in Paradigm. You’ll be dealing with clients to manage their requirements and expectations. You’ll be working through problems to find solutions. You’ll be working with teams of freelance and in-house technical crew to make sure each stream goes out without a hitch.

We’ve been livestreaming content since before it was cool, so we’ve already established some high standards with our clients. As the world of events has gone on-line Paradigm have been at the forefront of this revolution and you’ll be joining a growing part of the business in a brand new role with the opportunity to help shape and develop the position.

Initially we're looking for someone for a 6 month contract, but with a view that for the right person this could be converted into a permanent position.

Key role requirements:

• A high level of technical understanding; you’ll need to understand what goes into producing a streaming show so you can communicate with clients, technicians and the rest of the Paradigm team. You’ll need to be able to answer and work through questions and solutions alongside our technicians.
• An inquisitive nature; you’ll be working in a fast paced space and you’ll need to keep abreast of developments in the field to integrate anything new into our productions.
• Maximising the use of our in-house team; we have a talented group of people at Paradigm, their skills and talents should be put to best use, co-ordinating with the rest of the work in Paradigm’s work stack.
• Liaising with freelance technical crew; from VMIX operators to sound technicians, graphic operators to AV techs, set designers to camera crew, you will be responsible for advising on the correct crewing levels for each broadcast, pulling that crew together and then managing them through the show.
• Being well connected; we’ve got an established list of freelance crew, but we always need good people, you’ll know who to call on at just the right time.
• Scoping projects; working with Paradigm’s account manager, managing director and clients to scope projects ensuring jobs are designed properly from the ground up.
• An eye for detail; you’ll be responsible for pulling together technical running orders, collating video and design assets, and making sure everyone is on the same page, you’re going to need to stay organised.
• A head for numbers; you’ll be responsible for hitting key milestones in each production - keeping everything running on time, and managing each production’s budget to keep it on track.
• A friendly and personable nature; you’ll be dealing with clients on a daily basis, understanding their challenges and providing advice on the best solutions, you’ll need to be friendly and approachable.
• Flexibility; we work with a whole range of exciting clients, on all sorts of different types of broadcasts, some times this will involve some unsociable hours, and some travel away from home.
• An outline understanding of the potential of video and animation production; as well as producing live streams, Paradigm create video, animation and design content. As our livestream shows often require content to be produced for use in the broadcast or afterwards to cascade messages, you’ll need to liaise with the rest of the Paradigm team to ensure critical paths for the show and any content align.

What you’ll get in return:

- A competitive salary, dependent on experience and location; £30-35k PA

- Flexible working options; inc home or remote working for the right candidate.

- 25 days holiday with an extended Christmas Break each year

- Auto-enrolment pension with 5% contribution following three-month probation period

- Development plan and training budget

- Opportunities to get involved in activities with our charity partner - Leeds Mind

- The warm feeling of knowing you’re working for a climate positive company through our participation in the Ecologi scheme.

A little bit about Paradigm - Who are we?

We use the power of storytelling to create content for brands and businesses who want to move their audiences.

We’re film-makers, animators, designers, writers, communication experts and streaming wizards who pride ourselves on producing brilliant work.

We solve communication challenges across a wide range of industries and functions, from marketing to internal communications, from brand activations to events, from social content to recruitment.

All our work has one thing in common – it’s the result of taking a complex subject and communicating it simply and effectively.

But don’t just take our word for it. We’ve been scored by our clients using The Drum Recommends as one of the top 10 small production companies in the UK and the best for Digital Animation and Corporate Communications.

Our goal is to create work that makes a real difference, with people who enjoy the process of creating with us. We always strive to make the most interesting, effective and creative content possible – and have fun while we do it.

Check out some of our work -

Our values

We’re proactive – for our clients, for each other. We offer solutions and don’t rest on our laurels.

We’re fair – we give back to society, pay our partners on time and work hard without missing out on quality time with our families.

We’re genuine – we take a one-team approach, do what we say we will, and have a great time doing it.

We’re brilliant – we bring bags of creativity and strive to deliver work we’re proud of.

Here’s one of the livestreams we’ve delivered -

JOB OPPORTUNITY with STEVEN BARTLETT.

JUNIOR ROLE. London Based Preferred

We are in search of a passionate and reliable junior video editor to help edit our weekly video podcast and daily video content. The editor would help take all the elements from the podcast to a polished and engaging video edit using key frames, camera angles and appropriate cuts to help develop and tell the story. The podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/StevenBartlettYT/videos

When not editing the main podcast, the editor would be cutting down content from the podcast, other interviews and various video content into more digestible content for all our relevant social channels. This requires using the appropriate dimensions and designs as well as cutting down the clip so the point has laser focus to it.

You will be working alongside the head of production, bouncing ideas off each other and passing edits between one another. This means if you are the right person but don't have all the necessary experience there is room to learn.

Required:
* Main editing software must be Final Cut Pro
* Be proficient in long form video edits
* Eye for detail
* Audio editing experience
* Animation (preferred but not essential)
* Design skills (preferred but not essential)

Please send previous examples of work along with your CV to [email protected]