Event Planning Manager

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Economist Group LTD Full time

The Economist Group LTD is seeking an experienced Event Planning Manager to lead the end-to-end project management and event planning for our international events. This role reports into the Head of Operations and requires a proven track record of managing large conferences and exhibitions (500+). Key responsibilities include managing project budgets, operational processes, and creative event concepts, as well as handling logistics, supplier selection, and event documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead comprehensive project management throughout the delivery phase, ensuring seamless execution of key milestones.
  • Initiate and oversee project kick-off meetings, setting clear objectives and expectations.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, ensuring coordination across functions such as production, commercial, programming, creative, logistics, and marketing.
  • Act as the facilitator for external and internal communications, organizing and documenting meeting agendas, notes, and presentations before, during, and after events.
  • Conduct detailed debriefs post-event, gathering feedback and identifying areas for future improvement.

Requirements:

  • University degree.
  • Proven experience managing B2B Events.
  • Proven experience managing large conferences and exhibitions (500+).
  • Strong spoken and written English skills.
  • Ability to plan, drive and manage different projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Google applications advantageous.
  • Exceptional client management skills.
  • Estimated salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum.


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