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About the Role
A mission‑critical role for Monks is the Senior Event Manager position, where you’ll work side‑by‑side with our clients to create, plan, execute, and measure events. The role offers the opportunity to build events for a multi‑national client. Additionally, our ideal candidate is a fast and flexible go‑getter who jumps on new opportunities, knows event trends, competitor events, and industry standards. This is a 6‑month fixed‑term contract.
Responsibilities
Deliver outstanding quality support to the marketing events and programmes run by the Client team
Work closely with your Client team point of contact on event data and audience development for multiple EMEA events
Ownership and/or collaboration on project timelines and project plans, ensuring deliverables are met on time
Work effectively with external partners, creative agencies, and vendors, and internal cross‑functional partners, e.g. PR, Sales, Logistics, and other Marketing teams
Acting as a trusted project lead, reporting to our Event Director
Creating high‑quality, high‑touch creative events that communicate brand value and build brand equity among advertisers and consumers
Delivering high‑velocity events programs, whilst managing multiple stakeholders, either for virtual or in‑person event formats
Project management of different event formats, from the initial event strategy and concepting, pre‑event planning, through to live event delivery and post‑event reporting
Direct client management and reporting. Overseeing multiple projects at one time, ensuring objectives are met and exceeded
Financial ownership – including creating, managing, and reconciling event budgets, as well as ongoing internal and client team financial planning
Overseeing and managing internal teams or third‑party suppliers required for the event delivery – ensuring all project deadlines are adhered to and acting as quality control for the event work delivered
Consistent communication to the client with updates, status reports, and progress of projects against their objectives and scope
About You
The essentials:
Strong capabilities in the area of event & project management, ideally with 4‑7 years of experience managing events (in‑person and virtual events)
Event trend awareness and competitive insights
Excellent ability to multitask and stay abreast of multiple projects at one time
Experienced in financial planning, including building and managing event budgets
Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and be able to quickly react to new/urgent requests
High energy, detail‑oriented person, with a go‑getter, positive attitude; comfortable working autonomously and within groups
Experience working directly with clients to build strong relationships and create a positive experience that helps meet clients' business expectations and needs
Effective verbal, written, and presentation‑related communication skills around project planning and status, roadblocks, and, when needed, alternate courses of action
Ability to travel for live events/site visits where required
We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.
Monks does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
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