Events & Marketing Manager

Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd

We’re delighted to introduce an exciting Events & Marketing Manager opportunity within a local professional organisation, known for providing valuable support and resources to its clients.

The role promises the successful applicant an exciting opportunity to shape, develop and deliver a high-profile, industry-leading events programme, including ownership of strategy planning, budgets and event lead generation initiatives.

• 35,000 – 37,000
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 8% contributory pension
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free parking
• Training and development initiatives
• Hybrid working; 2 days on-site, 3 days WFH
• Working hours Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

As Events & Marketing Manager, you’ll have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinating all aspects of events planning for the business
• Delivering around 20 prestigious events of varying sizes and settings each year
• Attending corporate events, trade shows and exhibitions across the UK as a brand ambassador, with overnight stays where required.
• Planning the advertising and digital marketing of all events, including development of marketing collateral
• Managing the strategy and budget for the company events programme
• Supporting the Digital Marketing Manager with SEO, SEM and CRO
• Reporting on digital marketing activities using analytics packages

We’re looking for an Events & Marketing Manager with the following skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in a similar role events and marketing role
• Strong all-round B2B & B2C events planning expertise
• IT proficient, with a good knowledge of MS Office, Wordpress, Mailchimp and Google Analytics
• Positive, proactive working approach with helpful and engaging interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented, with a strategic approach
• A valid Driving Licence is necessary for the requirements of the role