Events Executive

Job title: Events Executive

Location: Birmingham City Centre

Contract: Perm, full time, hybrid in office 3 days a week

Start date: July - September 2025

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Events Executive to join a central marketing team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will support the planning and delivery of two high-profile business conferences. This is a hands-on role, requiring an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has the confidence to work across complex stakeholder networks.

The position involves end-to-end event coordination, from concept development through to execution, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management, content curation, and on-site delivery. You will work closely with colleagues across marketing and communications as well as wider business units to ensure seamless execution of all event elements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, development and delivery of two major business conferences.
• Create engaging event concepts and support the production of compelling content.
• Coordinate logistics including venues, catering, suppliers, and AV support.
• Manage guest communications, including invitations, reminders, and follow-ups.
• Support the management of high-profile speakers, including briefings and schedules.
• Deliver on-the-day event support, including registration, venue coordination and staffing.
• Gather and analyse event data to support post-event evaluation and reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure event themes align with business objectives.
• Attend and support events outside standard office hours, including occasional travel.
• Ensure all activity complies with company policies, including procurement and risk management.

Candidate Criteria

• Minimum 3 year's experience in event planning and delivery, ideally business conferences.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including presentation delivery.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated experience of working with high-profile stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office Suite and digital tools for event marketing and reporting.
• Skilled in managing guest lists, content scheduling, and speaker coordination.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setting, with willingness to travel and stay overnight for events.
• Ability to build positive relationships across teams and with external partners.
• A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in events, marketing, or similar.

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