Event Manager

Job DescriptionEvents Manager to join our team in Burgess Hill on a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will work closely with the Events Team Leader and event professionals to plan, coordinate, and deliver a wide range of internal and external events aligned to business and marketing objectives, including conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, customer visits, virtual events, and hybrid events.Location: Burgess HillContract: 12 MonthsWorking Pattern: On-site, Monday to FridayHours: 37.5 hours per weekRates: A per hour rate, in-scope IR35 of £26.66 per hour (PAYE) OR £35.31 per hour (via a Hays Approved Umbrella Company), in-scope IR35Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of internal and external events.
• Source and contract venues.
• Coordinate event content, speakers, and attendee communications.
• Track and manage event budgets.
• Raise purchase orders and manage invoicing and payments.
• Organise travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Deliver on-site event and delegate management.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Monitor registrations and attendee lists.
• Support event reporting and feedback to stakeholders.
• Ensure events comply with Medtech Europe guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.
• Support team engagement, onboarding, and training activities.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience managing virtual, hybrid, and face-to-face events.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills.
• Budget management experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to solve problems and work effectively under pressure.
• Understanding of the role of events within a commercial organisation.

Desirable Skills

• Experience using Cvent, Salesforce, or similar event management platforms.
• Event Management, Marketing, or Business-related qualification.
• Line management experience.
• Understanding of customer journey mapping.
• Experience within healthcare, diagnostics, or life sciences environments.

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