We’re seeking an experienced and passionate Business Event Manager to join our client’s fantastic team.
As an Event Manager you’ll be responsible for planning, organising and executing a range of association conferences (business to business) whilst delivering exceptional client service.
This is a remote part-time position requiring strong independent working skills as part of our distributed team. We’re seeking someone who can foster a collaborative work environment through knowledge sharing, innovative thinking, and active team support.
This role is heavily administrative in nature. Approximately 85% of your time will be dedicated to behind-the-scenes event coordination, including budget management, supplier liaison, delegate communications, programme scheduling and detailed logistics planning. The remaining 15% involves on-site event attendance and delivery. You will also be required to visit our offices in York once per month so will ideally live within a 2 hour drive.
If you thrive in an organised, detail-oriented environment and enjoy the meticulous planning that ensures flawless event execution, this Event Manager’s role will be an excellent fit.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage multiple association conferences from conception to completion, including budget creation and management
- Coordinate with suppliers and venues to ensure all elements come together seamlessly
- Create and manage registration systems and websites
- Manage site visits and venue inspections, assessing health and safety, accessibility, and risk management requirements
- Produce detailed event timelines and project plans
- Lead and manage event teams during live event operations
- Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and follow-up
- Analyse post-event feedback and metrics to continuously improve services
- Support with identifying new business opportunities
- From time to time, you’ll lead specific project initiatives, such as updating our policies and similar strategic work.
Required skills & experience :-
- Extensive experience of professional event management in either an agency or as an in-house PCO (Professional Conference Organiser) is essential
- Previous experience of delivering association conferences (business to business)
- You must be able to work independently; the role is based fully at home (excluding when you are on-site managing events and monthly meetings)
- Exceptional organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure
- Proficiency with event management software ideally in Cvent (not essential)
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
- Valid driver’s license and a vehicle you can use for work
Preferred Qualifications ;-
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or related field
- At least 2 years’ experience of using Cvent to manage events
- Experience with virtual and hybrid event formats
- Established industry connections with venues and suppliers
- Portfolio of successfully executed events
Events Management, Events Coordinator, Business Events, Part time, Remote
Benefits:
- £36,000 to £40,000 salary, based on experience.
- All overtime will be paid or can be taken as lieu hour by hour
- 25 days (part time equivalent) holiday plus bank holidays (includes Christmas Eve)
- Performance-based bonuses (reviewed annually)
- Health insurance including dental (following probationary period)
- Life insurance (following probationary period)
- Professional development opportunities, including 2 annual team training days with social events
- Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile events
