Events Manager

**PLEASE APPLY THROUGH THIS LINK**: Do you want to join a company that is changing the world? We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person with a “can do” attitude to lead our Events Team. You will manage all aspects of our events and will be tasked with researching and securing venues, planning and managing our events' calendar, assisting with event marketing, monitoring timeframes, networking, and delivering on event brief objectives. JOB ROLE: You will research and implement event plans and concepts, come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success, manage stakeholder liaisons and negotiations to ensure the activities run smoothly, select and manage external suppliers, coordinate all event related operations & logistics, and set-up the virtual platforms to accommodate the event. You will also ensure events are completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur during events, as well as analyzing the event’s success and preparing reports, developing feedback surveys and following up with event stakeholders post-event to discuss and explore further collaboration opportunities. PERSON SPECIFICATION: You will be an organized, creative individual, who is keen to take the initiative to help us amplify our brand visibility, enhance client and employee relations, and improve our organization's growth through events that effectively communicate business strategy and brand personality. Qualifications: Any experience in Events Management Any previous experience in marketing, communications, and events. OR A degree or pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Sales, or social sciences. Essential Skills: - Skilled in project management - Familiarity with virtual event management platforms - Outstanding English communication skills - Excellent organizational skills - Multi-tasker - Excellent time management - Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds - Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects What do you get? 28 days annual leave + bank holidays Mental Health & Wellbeing Program, including: My One Thing: the opportunity every month to take 2-3 hours in a day to do something for yourself. Quarterly Wellbeing Days: take a day each quarter to do something nurturing for yourself that brings you joy Birthday Funday: the only requirement - take the day off for your birthday and have lots of fun Unique personal and professional development opportunities that will set you apart from your peers including: Career Coaching Programme External one to one mentors who work within your role and area of interest World-class training from the best in the business A supportive, inclusive culture underpinned by our values and Ubuntu philosophy (meaning ‘I am because we are’) Access to all Generation Success events, led by senior leaders and industry professionals About Generation Success: At Generation Success, we are first and foremost an international team on a mission to create a world where your career is not determined by your birth. Our company ethos is Unbuntu which means "I am who I am because of who we all are". Meaning that we work collaboratively, we learn, we make mistakes and we win together on our journey to achieve our organisational mission. Our team is spread out across the UK, Phillipeens, Nepal and South Africa. Everyone is treated equally and is expected to own their role and add value where possible. What we do: We deliver mentoring, workshops and recruitment services to young people from disadvantaged and minority backgrounds to enable them to get into their desired jobs / careers. Some of our stats Placing almost 150 young people in roles in 2021 Supporting 10,000 people Creating over 2,500 mentoring relationships Equal employer **PLEASE APPLY THROUGH THIS LINK**: **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent **Salary**: $200,000,000 - $220,000,000 per month