Awards and Events Manager - Creative Marketing

Awards and Events Manager - Creative Marketing
An unrivalled opportunity exists for a robust and creative Events Manager to work for a dynamic and prestigious membership organisation. With an abundance of high profile members, this is a highly sought-after employer who look for energetic people who are as excited about Marketing as they are! They are recognised as one of the most powerful Marketing bodies and have ambitious plans for international growth.
You must have bags of energy, a can-do attitude and a desire to make your mark. You will have previous experience running large awards programmes and events and will preferably come from a marketing background having worked within an events division.
Working closely with the Programmes Manager and Head of Marketing the role will be to manage and deliver our Excellence Awards programme which has established their reputation as the leading marketing awards in the UK over a period of 30 years.
The role will also involve running integrated marketing campaigns as well as other events that form part of our annual programme of 60+ events per year in the UK and internationally.
Every day will be different, you will be constantly challenged and expected to think on your feet. The right candidate will have 5 years plus experience in events with experience of marketing. Commercially minded is a must, a self-started with a clear desire to achieve a brilliant career in marketing and events.
You will have:
Previous experience in managing high profile awards programmes from conception to completion
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent administration, organisational and time management skills
Works well under pressure with the ability to meet tight deadline
The ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
The ability to use your own initiative and work well in a team
IT skills and proficient use of Microsoft products, including awards submissions software
A passion for marketing and lots of enthusiasm
Flair and imagination
Confidence to have your voice heard.
Energy, ambition and commitment to learn and succeed
A relevant degree (ideally marketing related)
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity!