Events Manager Permanent

We are recruiting for a Fabulous Events Manager to join a well-known and respected British Charity in Southwest London. The community grounds cover 66 acres providing sheltered accommodation and full nursing care (where necessary) for some 300 clients, ensuring they are provided with the support and comradeship they need. This historical and iconic organisation is a pleasure to work with and for.

The main purpose of this role is to effectively, sensitively and professionally organise, manage and deliver a range of events on site to generate income for this organisation.

Other duties will include:

To be responsible for the organisation and management of all external and internal events on site alongside the events team and assist team members in the delivery of their events where required.
To actively review and develop systems, procedures, and policies to ensure the events department is efficient, effective, and compliant.
To draw up contractual agreements and invoices for venue hire and ensure an effective and coherent filing system is being maintained.
Maintaining good communication with all suppliers prior to an event and ensuring prompt feedback is given where necessary
To answer all event enquiries via email and telephone and responding to clients accordingly. This includes producing accurate and informative quotations to clients within 48 hours of the enquiry being made.
To conduct informative and inspiring site visits of the event spaces with potential clients.
To conduct Market Research and producing competitor analysis reports
To develop and seek new business relationships through attending key commercial events and supplier meetings
To support the Head of Events with the delivering of targets, strategies and initiatives in order to meet strategic objectives.
To support the Tricorne catering operation for events, liaise with clients about their requirements, providing quotes, contracts and supporting the operational delivery of the event.
To support the Head of Events in the strategic development of organised events.
To be considered for this position you must possess the following:

Experience of Event Management ideally within a heritage venue
Knowledge of event software

A proven ability to effectively interact with clients
Service oriented style with professional presentation skills
Effective in providing exceptional customer service
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skill
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
 If you would like to learn more about this organisation and job, please apply now.

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