Contracts Specialist

About Us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward. 

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. 

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

BCD Meetings & Events: Venue Contract Specialist

About us:

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As the world’s most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.

Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 1,500+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table. In the UK we have a team of around 300 located across four BCD offices or remote based.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers and our YouTube channel https://lnkd.in/gCtyfpt

About the role:

We are expanding our team client dedicated Apple team and are looking for a Venue Contract Specialist . This role you will be responsible engaging when a formal contract is required and review all aspects of agreement, ensuring compliance is met. You will be liaise on contract escalations between legal and the vendor and facilitate the solicitation of signatures post negotiation, as well as support with sourcing unique venues and aid the Program Manager in pro-active vendor onboarding.

Do you have prior contracting experience, excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate with various stakeholders?

Sound like you? Read on!

As a Venue Contract Specialist, you will:

• Engage, persuade, and ensure timely supplier partner call-to-action in all requirements
• Assess contracts for compliance and adherence to policy whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Persuade vendors toward engagement with legal review and find middle ground on disputes
• Articulate requirements to include but not limited to:  insurance requirements, T&C addendums, onboarding processes, risk assessments, technology platform inquiries
• Work effectively and efficiently across vendor categories and an international community interacting with different cultures/languages
• Research and bring forward new fresh vendor options to aid in client vendor program
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and stays relevant on vendor options in key client market
• Relationship build for key vendors and maintain good contacts in select markets

You’re good at:

•  Proven experience of managing contracts from review, through negotiation, necessary approvals to execution on behalf of a client of yours
• Exercising discretion and judgment; persuade, network, and apply diplomacy
• Outstanding attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines and tenacity & motivation to achive the best outcome
• Building and maintaining senior stakeholder relationships; always communicating clearly, concisely & honestly
• Working independently and taking initiative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

You might also have:

• A legal background, either by way of education and/or working experience
• Prior Meeting & Events industry experience
• Excel expertise

Our Benefits for this role:

• Life Assurance x2 your annual salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - allowing up to 5 additional holidays days
• Travel Insurance – business and personal for yourself and direct family members
• Discounted rates on Hotels & Travel
• Gym & Fitness Discounts 
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme
• Company Sick pay
• Lifestyle Benefits

You should know:

• This is a hybrid role that requires a minimum of 2 days a week in the Battersea, London Apple office
• Our standard working hours are 9:00am-5:30pm with an hour lunch break
• You must have the right to work in the UK

How to apply:

Click apply now to be considered

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THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

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