* Manage and oversee event implementation timelines and budgets.
* Oversee creative and logistical aspects including themes venues décor entertainment AV and catering.
* Design engaging events that meet objectives and budget requirements.
* Manage and negotiate with vendors event companies venues and internal/external stakeholders.
* Coordinate with senior-level communicators executives and third-party service providers.
* Ensure event companies and vendors deliver projects according to scope quality and timelines.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers and partners.
* Track and manage the annual events budget.
* Lead the events team by prioritizing projects tasks timelines and deliverables.
* Facilitate brainstorming sessions and contribute innovative event ideas.
* Perform other duties assigned by the Line Manager to improve departmental efficiency and performance.
* Ensure awareness of security requirements and relevant safeguarding policies.
Requirements
* Bachelors degree in Business with emphases on Marketing & Public Relation or a related field
* 5 years experience in event planning/staging.
* Experience managing and developing various types of events.
* Experience with obtaining events sponsorship.
* Good communication and excellent English writing skills (grammar spelling punctuation).
* Good working knowledge with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
* Ability to operate in a dynamic working environment handling multiple tasks.
* Strong administrative skills and background.
* Business relationship building skills.
* Ability to multi-task and to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to details and keep to deadlines.
* Excellent knowledge of event sponsorships communications public relations marketing processes.
Required Skills:
* Bachelors degree in Business with emphases on Marketing & Public Relation or a related field * 5 years experience in event planning/staging. * Experience managing and developing various types of events. * Experience with obtaining events sponsorship. * Good communication and excellent English writing skills (grammar spelling punctuation). * Good working knowledge with Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint. * Ability to operate in a dynamic working environment handling multiple tasks. * Strong administrative skills and background. * Business relationship building skills. * Ability to multi-task and to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to details and keep to deadlines. * Excellent knowledge of event sponsorships communications public relations marketing processes.