Event Manager

Informa  is one of the world’s leading knowledge providers. We create and deliver highly specialized information through publishing, events, training, market intelligence, and expertise, providing valuable knowledge to individuals, businesses and organizations worldwide.

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries to trade, innovate and grow. We provide customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience, and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, specialist digital content, and actionable data solutions. As the world’s leading exhibitions organizer, with over 500 international events, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year.

Job Description

What we’re looking for: As a key role on the show management team, the Event Manager is responsible for execution of tactics directly related to a successful live event. The right candidate will have high organizational skills, an eye for detail, strong communication skills both written and verbal, and be passionate about delivering excellence for Informa Markets Engineering customers.

Role Accountability and Duties :

• In conjunction with the Group Event Director, implement strategic plans to achieve all assigned KPIs
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales and other key internal stakeholders to ensure successful planning and execution
• Lead regular show team meetings, create and manage overall show timelines and monitor activity among the show team members
• Assist in the management of annual budgets, ensuring that expenses do not exceed budget
• Assist in the development and daily maintenance of the event plan and timeline, verifying that deadlines are adhered to by full show team
• Work hand in hand with Operations on all pre-, during and post-show activity and logistics with keen knowledge of all core show programs and activities.
• Assist in developing the registration flow for attendees and exhibitors
• Collaborate with the Event Director to identify, contact and secure association partners
• Analyze processes and bring greater organization and efficiency across assigned brands
• Lead the development, planning and execution of onsite activities, such as networking functions, receptions, advisory council meetings, mentorship programs, etc.
• Serve as one of the main contacts on-site, working with show staff, facility and other vendors as needed. This includes pre-show, on site and post event
• Lead and monitor the event’s sustainability plan
• Function as integral part of show management effort, performing additional duties as required
• Travel, as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3-5 years operational/marketing/event management with strong working knowledge of Event space
• Strategic thinker who can see the big picture, manage budgets, strategic docs and production schedules, with ability to effectively communicate the processes associated with them
• High level of proficiency in the use of key software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PP, and Salesforce (or other CRM program)
• Project oriented with superior attention to detail and outstanding organizational and prioritization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong team player who can motivate and inspire team members. Also interacts well with external clients, vendors and other internal teams alike
• The pay range for this role is $65,000 - $73,000 depending on experience 
• This post will expire on 5/6

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks 

• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too

• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves

• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year 

• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount 

• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more

• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs 

As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world, we’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant

qualifications

and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.