Senior Event & Community Engagement Associate (Athens-based, on-site)

Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry with presence in more than 200 countries worldwide? If so, this is the chance to apply now! 📥

Job purpose:

Senior Event & Community Engagement Associate will play a pivotal role in enhancing our company's presence at in-person business and industry events, organizing exclusive roadshows for our Business and IT partner network and corporations, and contributing in the growth and management of our Brand Ambassador program. You will also be responsible for fostering relationships with events’ organizers, membership organizations and communities to amplify our products message.

As a Senior Event & Community Engagement Associate your tasks will include:

• Strategic Planning:

o Develop and implement event strategies for the Business & IT industry aligned with organizational goals.

o Conduct thorough desktop research to understand target audiences, market trends, and competitor events.

o Collaborate with key stakeholders to define event objectives and desired outcomes.

• Event Conceptualization:

o Generate creative and innovative event concepts that resonate with the target audience.

o Design engaging event experiences that align with brand identity and messaging.

o Work closely with Product Marketing and Content teams to safeguard that narratives and key messages are properly communicated.

• Implementation:

o Negotiate and manage vendor contracts to ensure cost-effective solutions.

o Work closely with Events Operations teams to safeguard event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audio-visual requirements, and transportation.

o Manage detailed event timelines and budgets.

• Collaboration and Communication:

o Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of all event elements.

o Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to convey event objectives, expectations, and updates.

o Foster relationships with key partners, sponsors, and vendors.

• Risk Management:

o Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges.

o Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for events.

• Evaluation and Reporting:

o Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for events and develop mechanisms for measurement.

o Conduct post-event evaluations to assess success and areas for improvement.

o Prepare and present comprehensive reports on event outcomes.

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field like Marketing, PR or Communications
• 5+ years’ experience of working in event strategy, with strong negotiation skills and the ability to identify new event opportunities in the Business & IT market
• Understanding of the Business & IT communities, key methodologies, frameworks and audiences
• Ability to think critically and develop strategic event plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Innovative thinking to create unique and memorable event experiences.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey event concepts and details.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
• Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable contracts with vendors and sponsors.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Quick and effective problem-solving skills to address challenges during event planning and execution.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure flawless execution of events.
• Flexibility and adaptability to navigate unforeseen challenges and changes in event plans.
• Leadership qualities to guide and motivate team members toward successful event execution.

  What we offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Work in an international, dynamic and fun atmosphere
• Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees
• Complimentary coffee and tea in all our premises
• Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment
• Constant personal and professional development
• 100% Virtual Hiring Process

If you want to become a member of our international, dynamic and agile team that creates world leading software products, then we should certainly like to hear from you!

About PeopleCert

PeopleCert is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.

Quality, Innovation, Passion, Integrity are the core values which guide everything we do.

Our offices in UK, Greece, and Cyprus boast a culture of diversity, where everyone is different, yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.

Working on Home Office (HO) Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check (the results of which must be acceptable to PeopleCert and the HO) prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared.

If working on the SELT service in the UK, background checks will include:

• A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

• Right to Work in the UK check (including nationality, identity and place of residence)

• HO security check (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)

• Financial background check

• Employment reference check.

If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK.

In addition, if personnel are required to speak to SELT candidates they must be appropriately skilled in English language and, where SELT services are provided anywhere in the world (outside of the UK), the official language of the relevant country.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.