Events Manager

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom WSET Full time

WSETs purpose is to empower people throughinspiring learning experiences all over the world. We offer acomprehensive suite of globally recognised qualifications coveringwines spirits and sake.

We are the worlds leadingprovider of qualifications in wines spirits beer and sakedelivering over 140000 exams each year to candidates in over 70countries via our network of Approved Programme Providers(APPs).

WSET is a global organisation and weareproud to have people who work for us allover the world. We havepeople in Australia Canada China Hong Kong Singapore and the USA aswell as the UK.

The successful applicant willcontribute to a culture of integrity empowerment dynamism andinclusivity within WSET.

Any offer ofemployment or your ongoing employment is conditional upon thesuccessful completion of a thorough background check by anindependent third party. NB If you currently work for one of WSETsAPPs (Approved Programme Provider) you may not be eligible to applyfor this role subject to your future career plans and the nature ofthat role. If you work for an APP either in a selfemployed oremployed capacity and would like to discuss your eligibility pleasecontact the hiringmanager.

Overviewof Role

An exciting opportunityfor an experienced Events Manager witha passion for delivering impactful activity and engaging globalaudiences.

Working in close collaboration withthe Head of Events & Partnerships the Events Manager willlead the programming and execution of a global digital and inpersonevents programme This role would suit a creative collaborative andhighly organised individual with excellent communication skills. Weare looking for someone who is experienced in endtoend eventmanagement and event marketing to help us develop brand awarenessbuild our prospect pipeline and engage a community of drinksprofessionals and enthusiasts around theworld.

As well as delivering our global eventsprogramme (weighted towards digital events) you will be responsiblefor identifying new opportunities for third party eventcollaborations contributing ideas to enhance our existing portfolioand ensuring that global event processes are adopted across allregional events.

Key events that this role isresponsible for include:

  • AnnualGraduation and prizes
  • Global APP Summit(annual digital event for WSET courseproviders)
  • Global events hub webinar programme
  • Campaign specific events

Our events programme is evolving soflexibility and a passion for both digital and inperson events isessential.

Key activitiesinclude:

  • Manage allaspects of WSETs Events Hub webinar programme (approx. 24 sessionsannually) including planning and delivery of sessions audiencecommunication researching and curating sessions in line with globalmarketing themes securing a diverse range of speakers collaboratingcross functionally and managing our YouTube ondemand library andcommunity feed
  • Endtoend event management ofWSETs flagship events: Graduation and prizes (hybrid) and theGlobal APP Summit (virtual)
  • Supporting deliveryof alumni events trade and consumershows
  • Writing engaging copy and building eventcommunications: invitations reminders post event followups
  • Collaboration with global marketing team todevelop event promotional plans promotional assets and ensure theWSET brand is represented in line withguidelines
  • Ensuring global events processes areadopted across all global and regional events from the event briefthrough to the post event report
  • Managing thirdparty supplier relationships
  • Ensuring eventsare delivered within budget and in accordance withobjectives
  • Carrying out contingency planningrisk assessments and health and safetyprocedures
  • Providing events consultancy andbest practice guidance to teams acrossWSET.
  • Contribute to the successful overalloperation of the Trust by undertaking such other tasks as may fromtime to time be requested.

Pleasenote that this is not an exhaustive list and responsibilities willevolve in accordance with strategic priorities and team objectives.

Essentialskills andcompetencies

  • Extensiveend to end event management experience across inperson and digitalevents with a proven track record of achieving positive results anddelivering high quality activity
  • Experience ofdelivering inclusive digital events on an international scaleparticularly across APAC Americas andEMEA
  • Experience of developing event programmesusing data and market insights
  • Experience ofproducing inspiring and engaging copy for a range of eventcommunications
  • An understanding of eventsmarketing to create opportunities and optimisesuccess.
  • Experienced using events managementand email platforms: Accel Events (or similar) Eventbrite Zoom andDot Digital
  • Experience of building andmanaging relationships with a variety of stakeholders from diversebackgrounds
  • Excellent budget management andreporting skills
  • Experience appointing andmanaging third party suppliers andfreelancers.
  • A knowledge of latest eventstrends and technologies
  • A flexible approachwith the ability to prioritise workload operate under pressure andconfidently make decisions.
  • A team player witha positive and proactive attitude
  • Willingnessto travel and work outside of standard office hours includingevenings and weekends during busy eventperiods.

Desirableskills andcompetencies

  • Professionalevents or marketing qualification
  • Proficiencyin CRM ideally Microsoft Dynamics
  • Designexperience usingFigma

Definitions:

Fullyremote Can be performed entirely remotely from anylocation.

Hybrid remotePerformed as a mixture of inoffice andremotework.

Temporarily remotePerformed in a single location such as an office orat a job site but which is temporarily remote during specialcircumstances).

UKBenefits

Annual Leave 27days pa public holidays increases with service; ability to buy/sell5 days

Pension (Generous options availableafterthree months)

Health insurance (after threemonths):

Vitality scheme post probation Access tovirtual GP appointments Rewards include Caffe Nero drinks CinemaTickets Apple Watch Cash Back on Waitrose shopping 75% off atChampneys 6 month subscription with HeadSpace Discounted WeightWatchers membership and gyms Smoking Cessation day worth 300 andhalf price health screens

Eye voucherscheme

Food and drink in theoffice

Nespresso coffee makers and a range ofother drinks fruit cereals soups

Season ticket& gym membership loan scheme

Group incomeprotection scheme

EAP

24/7confidential help and support from trained counsellors andadvisors

Death in service

4xannual salary paid to nominees with associated bereavement supportfor family

Enhanced family friendly leave andpay

Celebrationvouchers

Cycle2Workscheme

Discretionarybonus

Development WSETs inhouse training andqualifications in Wines Spirits Sake and Beer as well as otherprofessional developmentopportunities


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