Senior Event Project Manager

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

About the role:

We are recruiting for a Senior Event Project Manager to join one of our dedicated global client teams. You will have expertise in delivering a wide range of in-person events, hybrid and virtual events. You will have end to end event delivery experience in the UK and Overseas. You are at ease guiding your stakeholders, mentoring team members, working independently and calling on your wider team to collaborate with. You are comfortable in negotiating with suppliers, reviews venue/supplier contracts, budget management, (including reconciliation) and event planning.

You thrive on juggling multiple projects, meeting and exceeding deadlines, good budget management and get great satisfaction of seeing it all come together onsite!  

Sound like you? Read on!

As a Senior Event Project Manager, you will:

• Have overall responsibility for the planning and execution of events in the UK and Overseas including logistics and website / delegate registration / communication assigned to you
• Consult with stakeholders to gather all requirements to deliver the right event solution to meet their objectives
• Consistently apply and demonstrate our expertise to our clients
• Able to guide and mentor team members and manage onsite event project teams
• Manage external vendors and suppliers – for sourcing, negotiating, contracting and event delivery
• Financial responsibility of the event budget – from budget preparation to final reconciliation

You’re good at:

• Communication – listening, written and verbal - able to interpret our client’s objectives to be delivered into all aspects of their event
• Fluency in German – both written and verbal in a business environment
• Ability to instil confidence in your clients that we are experts in our field
• Proven end to end Global event delivery experience
• Proven expertise in Cvent meeting technology
• Excellent attention to detail and budgeting management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Ability to react, think on your feet, offer solutions, work on multiple projects and timelines at once
• Ability to spend time in the client German office
• Ability to travel regularly in the UK and Overseas

You might also have:

• Investment Sector event delivery experience
• Virtual meeting platform and event mobile app experience
• Event Management degree

You should know:

• Role is UK remote based, Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm with time spent in the client offices as and when required
• You must have the ability to travel freely within the Mainland Europe, UK and Overseas

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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