Event Manager

Infopro Digital, the B2B group specialising in information and technology, is currently looking for an Event Manager on a permanent contract to strengthen the team at its UKREiiF events entity.

BEN (Built Environment Networking, our trading name) is a leading events management provider to the UK Real Estate industry. Its annual flagship event is UKREiiF, www.ukreiif.com

The business is growing rapidly and is now looking for an experienced Event Manager to play a key role in the Operations team.

The role is extremely varied and busy, and you will be instrumental in the overall successful delivery of the UKREiiF event plan.

Working hours are full-time and include both office (Leeds) and remote working. Flexibility to working hours, in the 12 weeks prior to event delivery, is essential.

This is primarily a desk top event planning role, with on location site delivery annually in Leeds; the role is solely focused on planning for one annual event year-round, not multiple events across the year.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prime responsibility is to manage a series of allocated tasks and sponsor activation areas
• Complete event management action plans from inception to live activation for sponsor clients for each of their respective site areas
• Liaising with sponsor clients to ensure their activation area is safe, well-organised and all sponsor requirements are met (branding, supply, F&B etc)
• Ensure positive sponsor client relations, to ensure continued sponsor support year-on-year
• Manage and negotiate with suppliers for best outcomes and for successful delivery on site
• Supported and directed by Senior Event Managers; reporting to Operations Director as required
• Clear communication and exceptional organisation skills with a proven track record – be prepared to share examples of experiences and how problems have turned into solutions
• Responsibility for event logistics and accompanying health & safety, and risk factors
• Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate previous live on-site event management experience and share outcomes and learnings – preferably, but not essential, for larger scale events

Requirements

• Previous experience in delivering event management plans – open to consider any level of experience
• An all-rounder with the ability to multi-task. The occupant of this role will be subject to constant demands, require quick response times and a solution-based mind set
• A self-motivated individual able to manage their own time effectively to meet the demands of the job and to prioritise effectively
• An individual who is not afraid to put forward ideas and alternatives and will be comfortable highlighting problems and proposing solutions
• Good IT skills. Experience of Word / Outlook essential and particularly Excel. Experience of any automated event management systems a benefit (training can be given).

Essential

• Must have a track record of delivering event plans, preferably covering a wide range of disciplines
• An understanding of any / some Health & Safety, RAMS and risk mitigation
• Must be flexible to work additional hours where required
• Meet the required SLA’s that will be in place (ie, response times to queries etc)

Character essentials

• Remaining calm at all times under intense periods of delivery
• A naturally positive attitude to finding the desired outcome for all
• Maintaining a sense of perspective and good humour when under pressure
• A very natural multi-tasker that works very quickly and diligently
• Proactive tendency to all tasks
• Solution based thinker – approach problems with possible solutions
• Absolute attention to detail

Benefits

We know great people make great companies. Infopro Digital is defined by people and passion, and powered by knowledge and innovation. Everything we do is centred on trust, integrity and respect. Our collaborative approach drives creativity across our markets; and our focus on giving teams ownership allows us to build an entrepreneurial culture where our people and brands can thrive and grow.

We run a Foundation which supports a number of charities. Staff can volunteer to contribute their skills and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

Where you’ll work

This role is based in our Leeds office.

• What you’ll get

• Our global employee benefits include:
• A fantastic holiday allowance that increases as you spend longer with the company
• Take your birthday off…on us
• Access to a 24/7/365 Employee Assistance Programme offering support and guidance around all areas of wellbeing and mental health, including face-to-face counselling.
• Access to our extensive learning programmes, through our dedicated platform, Generation Infopro
• Paid volunteer days throughout the year where you can contribute your skills and expertise to make a meaningful difference to the lives of others
• In addition to a competitive salary we offer the following benefits:
• Group personal pension plan
• Life assurance
• Interest free season ticket loan (STL)
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Bonusly employee recognition
• Employee discount scheme
• Eye-care Vouchers
• Enhanced maternity leave up to 26 weeks full pay
• Dependant leave up to 5 days full pay per year
• We’re proud to support employee wellbeing with a dedicated menopause policy and a culture of open, inclusive support.
• Discounted gym membership
• Additional life assurance
• Bike to work
• Buying holiday
• Dental insurance
• Add partner to gym membership
• Health cash plan

Our foundations and values :

At Infopro Digital, we are driven by core values such as entrepreneurial spirit, constant customer focus, promoting diversity, striving for significant impact, and a collaborative culture. By joining us, you become part of a dynamic community that embraces these values on a daily basis, shaping the future with passion and commitment.

Diversity is one of our core values. We are convinced that our teams, drawn from all backgrounds and with different backgrounds and experiences, are one of the key drivers of our success. The Group is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and inclusion, from recruitment to career development, and we strive to provide an equitable working environment to promote the well-being of our teams.

Who are we

Infopro Digital is a B2B group specialising in information and technology. With a presence in 26 countries, the group has 4,000 employees of 79 nationalities.

Infopro Digital connects professional communities.

Our brands are leaders in the five key economic sectors: construction and public sector, automotive, industry, risk & insurance, and retail.

With our solutions, our customers make informed decisions and companies develop their business and sustainable performance.