Our events team is growing and
Business Post Experiences
is currently seeking a versatile
Senior Events Manager
to join our dynamic media business. As part of our expanding events and publishing portfolio, you will have the opportunity to work closely with internal teams and contribute to the overall success of the Business Post Group family of brands which includes
Business Post
, RED C Research & Marketing and Irish Management Institute. This full-time role requires a proactive and enthusiastic individual who is responsible for the
development, production and delivery of high-end events and has a passion for exceptional customer experiences.
With an annual portfolio of over 40 events, we deliver
premium, trusted conferences, awards and exhibitions
with thought-leading content and innovative commercial solutions. As part of the
Business Post
Media Group, we are able to support all of our events with a dynamic media content strategy.
The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of events ensuring timelines, budgets and priorities are communicated, maintained and met. Building and maintaining
strong relationships with clients, delegates, speakers, suppliers and other stakeholders
will be crucial. Additionally, you will handle administrative functions, generate reports for enhanced efficiency and collaborate with external stakeholders such as suppliers, venues, AV, and publishing partners.
Furthermore, you will
collaborate with the team
across production and editorial on the development of agendas and speaker acquisitions, the commercial team with partner and sponsor presence, the marketing, creative, digital and customer experience teams to ensure campaigns are delivered on time and to an exceptionally high standard for all our stakeholders. Onsite days can be busy, with some early starts or late finishes, so you should enjoy the
buzz of live event delivery
. Between events there are quieter periods focused on follow ups, forward planning and project work.
The ideal candidate for this role should possess the following:
* Genuine passion
for events, exhibiting a proactive attitude, enthusiasm, and a "can-do" mentality.
* Comfortable working in a small, high trust team, with a
calm and professional approach
during busy periods.
* Strong
work ethic and ability to multitask
with excellent organisational, attention to detail and time management skills are essential.
* A
commercially focused mindset,
along with outstanding operational planning and work management skills, will contribute to your success in this role.
* A highly
collaborative skillset
is crucial at all levels of the business, both internally and externally. You should also possess a collaborative personality, understand informal structures and balance individual and group interests.
* Tracking project
performance and the results
of our campaigns will be essential, along with occasional travel for onsite inspections and project management.
Qualifications:
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in event management or freelance events role
* Third-level qualification in Events Marketing, Project Management, Business, Hospitality or a related discipline
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
* Efficiency in using email marketing platforms, Canva and WordPress
* Strong team-working skills
* Fluent in English with excellent written communication.