UKinbound is seeking an experienced and highly-organised Events Manager to help manage its high profile and diverse programme of in-person and virtual events. The Events Manager will be responsible for parts of the Association’s event portfolio and will work alongside the Senior Events Manager and events contractor on large-scale and flagship events. Working closely with the wider team, the Events Manager will help drive revenue by securing event attendees, exhibitors and sponsors.
Based in our London office (flexible working considered), the successful candidate will also identify relevant business development opportunities to build and maintain positive relationships with members and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the delivery of the events programme and strategy
- Sourcing and negotiating with venues, event hosts, and conducting site visits
- End-to-end management of event logistics including liaison with external partners, suppliers, speakers, sponsors and attendees to ensure seamless delivery
- Content planning including identifying relevant topics and activities, liaising with spekers and hosts, and itinerary planning
- Event production including venue set up and co-ordination of suppliers
- Managing registration including setting up booking forms, building and maintaining attendee lists, writing and sending updates and joining instructions
- Working closely with the marketing team to ensure that event information is up-to-date and that events are promoted across all relevant channels
- Producing event documentation including running orders, briefs, name badges, etc
- Event follow up including feedback questionnaires
- Supporting the Events Committee and Board of Directors
- Acting as primary point of contact for event-related queries for members and stakeholders, providing excellent customer service at all times
- Attending all UKinbound events and relevant tourism industry events where required
The ideal candidate will have:
- Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills
- Events industry experience including business and project management
- Superb communication and presentation skills as well as excellent negotiation skills
- Forward thinking with effective planning skills
- Experience of building and managing relationships at senior level
- Highly self-motivated with time management skills and ability to multitask
- A keen eye for detail and calm approach
- Computer savvy with excellent knowledge of MS Office, website administration, ticketing/booking systems and virtual event platforms
- Ability to travel and to work evenings and weekends as required
- Experience of formulating and managing budgets is preferred but not essential
- Knowledge of the inbound tourism industry is preferred but not essential
How to apply: Please contact Kelly Strong, Strong Recruitment by emailing [email protected] or calling 020 7706 2915.
About UKinbound: UKinbound is the only trade association that represents the interests of the UK’s inbound tourism sector and ensures it is recognised as a leading economic and employment driver in the UK. We help our diverse membership of over 490 businesses all across the country to grow and develop via a programme of events designed to connect buyers and suppliers in the travel trade. We also provide marketing opportunities, market updates, and access to the latest industry insights. In addition, we lobby Government on behalf of our members on key industry issues and engage with the media to raise the profile of inbound tourism and highlight its importance to the UK economy.
