Senior Event Project Manager

3 weeks ago

London, UK, United Kingdom Strata Full time

Job Title: Senior Event Project Manager

Location: London / Brackley


We are Strata

Imagine being part of a fast and exciting brand experience agency whose clients include specialists in new technology, creators of some of the most stunning electric vehicles on the planet, financial institutions, and global leaders in pharmaceutical solutions. As an agency, we elevate these brands and make them heard through immersive and memorable virtual and face 2 face experiences.


As a people-first business, we encourage ambition, support and reward. We’re always listening and open to your ideas, just as we do with our clients. Our name? It’s Strata, an agency on a mission to be the very best. This means we always want to hear from the very best creative and intelligent souls who genuinely believe that every moment matters.


Job Overview

Strata are seeking a Senior Event Project Manager to join their expanding team and work across a broad range of events within the pharmaceutical sector. This is a pivotal role in a new team. It is essential that this individual has significant experience in delivering events across the globe and can confidently lead multiple parties through the lifecycle of a project. Regularly leading a project team, the successful candidate will be responsible for guiding and supporting colleagues to ensure seamless delivery. This role will suit an individual who is always evolving, constantly innovating and has exceptionally high standards of delivery.


In addition, this role requires travel within Europe averaging around four-six times per year. We are looking for a candidate that is agile and flexible with a professional and calm headed working style who is process driven, consistent and has impeccable attention to detail.


*Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is essential


Job Requirements

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the below experience:


  • Lead by example, operating to an exceptional level of delivery and demand this from all members of the project team.
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects, clients and deadlines in a calm and composed manner.
  • Experience in congresses, pharma standalone meetings, ad boards, product launches working across multiple departments in the agency i.e. delegate management/warehouse operations & logistics.
  • Be able to multitask and prioritise to manage all client and internal expectations in a fast paced environment.
  • Interpretation and delivery of the client’s brief through creating compelling, creative and thorough proposals.
  • Strong management of the client relationship throughout and the ability to challenge and suggest alternatives where necessary.
  • Creation and management of a granular project planner detailing all milestones and ensuring the project is delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Management of a team of colleagues to ensure all roles and responsibilities are clear and the project is delivered seamlessly at all levels.
  • The ability to chair conference calls with all client agencies (i.e. Med Comms, Media, PR), ensuring sessions are productive and all parties are clear on actions and deadlines.
  • Confidently negotiate with all suppliers ensuring that SLA’s for savings and negotiations are achieved and contractual terms and conditions are favourable.
  • Must have strong, global venue knowledge.
  • Oversee venue searches , making informed recommendations and leading client site visits.
  • Ongoing liaison, communication and management of all suppliers, ensuring that all arrangements are fully understood and delivered to an exceptional level.
  • Supervision of resource to ensure that scope is managed and projects are delivered within agreed timeframes to maximise margins.
  • Preparation and ongoing management of large, complex budgets in multiple currencies, ensuring 100% accuracy and fluctuations are justified.
  • Putting together and justifying management fees for projects in line with corporate commercial objectives.
  • Leadership of onsite team, ensuring the delivery of the event is seamless and exceeds the client’s expectations.
  • Facilitate the development of an Event App ensuring quality content and working with the client to ensure that the App is utilised throughout the event.
  • Preparing and collating all Health & Safety and Crisis Management documentation to ensure proactive and thorough disaster recovery is in place for all events.
  • Attend the client’s offices in Marlow as/when required.
  • Produce exciting, forward thinking and creative proposals for new business opportunities within the account.
  • Confidently participate in face to face pitches for new business should the need arise.
  • Facilitate post-event debriefs (both internal and client) employing a critical eye and ensuring continuous improvement in all areas and sharing best practice across all involved.
  • Reconcile all events within agreed timelines, ensuring all relevant paperwork is supplied in the required format.
  • Be the gatekeeper at all times for compliance, ensuring the high standards of the events are met but within the requisite guidelines.
  • Mentor and develop more junior members of the team.
  • Experience in maintaining key hotel and destination supplier relationships.


Employee Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave, plus usual Bank Holidays
  • Health Insurance *
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Death in service scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Regular social events

*On completion of 6 months’ probation period


Our Principles

We are a people-first brand experience agency with a set of core principles that guide our every action by measuring:

A win for the client

Client success is at the forefront of everything we do. We measure our success by the impact we make for our clients. We strive to exceed your expectations, delivering moments that matter with results that matter.

A win for the company

We believe in long-term partnerships and sustainable growth. When your business prospers, so does ours. Our commitment to excellence and innovation means we’re always ahead of the curve, offering you the best in brand experiences.

A win for the team

Our team is the lifeblood of our agency. We celebrate diversity, promote collaboration, and foster an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and empowered. When our team thrives, their passion and dedication is reflected in everything we deliver.

A win for you

Whether you’re engaging us for your events, already fostering a career at Strata, or considering one, our goal is to create a win for you. We’re dedicated to providing our employees with an enriching workplace that supports their growth and well-being. For our clients, a win means achieving your objectives and making your brand shine.

A win for the planet

We are committed to making environmentally responsible choices in our work. We recognise our responsibility to minimise our impact on the planet and contribute to a sustainable future. From eco-friendly event practices to conscious resource management, we aim to create events that are a win for the environment.

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