Strategic Events Planner

4 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Oliver Wyman Full time

About the Role:

The Events Manager is a key member of the Oliver Wyman Global Events Team, responsible for leading internal and client-facing events across Europe. This role involves developing and implementing a strategic event program for the UKI market, focusing on events that deepen engagement and meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute an annual event plan for the UKI Market, including intimate dinners, roundtables, networking events, corporate hospitality, and multiday conferences.
  • Lead event planning, establishing vision, and overseeing ideation, planning, and execution in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
  • Manage event logistics, including venue contracting, travel management, invitation and registration, event setup, and AV production.
  • Oversee budgets and expenses for managed events.
  • Provide consultancy services to business teams, advising on event planning and firm guidelines.
  • Support the Events Director on regional and global initiatives as required.
  • Execute strategic projects in the UKI market as needed.
  • Implement industry trends and innovations to create compelling event designs and improve standards.
  • Manage vendor relationships and supervise event planners and coordinators.

Requirements:

  • At least 7 years of international event management experience, including large-scale events.
  • Experience coaching team members and leading project teams.
  • Previous experience in management consultancy, professional services, or a related sector is preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with English as the primary business language.
  • Ability to work creatively, agilely, and purposefully to achieve results.
  • Highly self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with senior executives and stakeholders.
  • Maintain professional service levels when dealing with senior internal and external clients.
  • Adapt to various situations in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
  • Prioritize workload and project deliverables, ensuring quality work and impactful results.
  • Risk mindful and proactive in avoiding issues.
  • Focused on being proactive and solutions-oriented.
  • Respond positively to change and demonstrate resilience.
  • A team player with the ability to function independently.
  • Enthusiastic, integrity-driven, and willing to help whenever necessary.
  • Adopt a learning mindset, open to feedback, and seek opportunities to learn and develop self and others.
  • Recognized as a key firm contributor.
  • Comfortable with travel as projects require.

Technical Skills:

  • Advanced proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong experience with meeting management software and technology platforms such as Cvent, Zoom, and MS Teams.

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