Events Manager

Posted: 15 December 2020 12:00:PM

The Events Manager is part of the Corporate Development team, reporting to the Head of Communications. They will be responsible for managing and delivering events of varying size and standing, ensuring they run smoothly and successfully, fall within budget, and are in line with business requirements. The Events Manager will work within the Communications team and across the ATI in a collaborative manner, playing a role in furthering the development of the Institute. The role requires travel to ATI’s London office and to events held in venues away from the Cranfield office. This role is available on an initial 12 month fixed-term basis.

Reports to:

Salary:

On application

Location:

Cranfield

About the role

Key areas of responsibility are as follows:

Event management and delivery

Managing all aspects of events to ensure successful outcomes – including liaising with internal teams to identify events needs, inviting attendees, follow-up and evaluation
Overseeing the development and delivery of events, from proposal stage onwards
Producing detailed proposals, including timelines, required resources and budgets and agreeing these with colleagues
Securing venues, planning room/venue layouts and branding
Scheduling workshops, seminars, demonstrations, etc.
Reporting regularly and openly to management
Overseeing set-up and disassembly of events, clearing the venue efficiently
Ensuring that insurance, legal and health and safety obligations are adhered to for all events

Supplier management

Coordinating and overseeing suppliers and contractors

Operations

Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Head of Communications and/or the Corporate Development Officer

About you

Skills

Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
Information management
Communication and listening
Ability to meet deadlines
High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Project management

Competencies

Team working
Managing confidentiality
Consulting with colleagues
Ability to operate with flexibility

Qualifications and experience

Experience in project management
Certified in, or working towards, a recognised project management qualification – such as Prince2

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: 15th January 2021

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