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Event Manager

The Role

Farnborough International is looking to strengthen its world class team by recruiting an Event Manager to the Venue Events Team.

To work as part of the venue events team at Farnborough International to ensure the continued success of the organisation. Working closely with the Senior Event Manager and wider team as well as suppliers to deliver safe and successful events.

The Event Manager will support the experienced Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre team in delivering events across our two purpose-built venues, Hall 1, a 20,000sqm exhibition and conference centre, and Hall 5, a 3000sqm blank canvas exclusive hire venue.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills, be proficient in Microsoft excel, a keen eye for detail when leading on their budgets & strong confidence when delivering briefs to suppliers.

The EM will sit alongside a team of Event managers, A Junior Event Manager and an Event Placement Student. The role directly reports to the Head of Event Management.

The Skills & competencies

· Previous Event Management experience within an exhibition or conference environment.

· Organised and self-motivated

· Identifying problems before they occur and ensuring relevant logistics are in place to problem solve

· A fluent and excellent communicator at all levels

· Personable and a good team player

· Motivated by passion for quality and great service delivery

· Flexible attitude to working hours as hours can vary each week depending on the nature and volume of the business, hours may include weekends, bank holiday and evenings.

· Ability to work to tight deadlines and last-minute requests

· Ability to think on your feet and be flexible when required

· Attention to detail

· Ability to work under pressure

· Time management skills

· Full driving licence

· Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office packages

· IOSH qualification preferred

· Must be able to obtain DBS clearance

The Salary & Benefits

Contract; Permanent, fulltime role, 37.5 hours per week,variable shift pattern depending on clients

Salary; £32 - 36k annually, depending on experience

Location; Hybrid working- Farnborough office

Benefits; bonus, pension, private health insurance, life insurance, cycle to work scheme, hybrid working, extended remote working, enhanced parental leave, 28 days annual leave, buy additional annual leave, long service additional annual leave and access to training & development

People & Values

Farnborough has a rich history of pioneering aviation triumphs and we at Farnborough International have stood shoulder to shoulder with industry pioneers for decades. It is this pioneering spirit that continues to run through our business today and will enable us to grow in the future.

People are at the heart of what we do at Farnborough and we are looking for individuals who can embrace and deliver the 3 core values at the centre of our business:

Positivity: We’re always looking for a better way. We have a confident can-do attitude in the work we deliver every day.

Precision: We take care and pride in every detail of safety and organization, so that our clients shine.

Partnership: We work as one team to get the best results and work openly and collaboratively with our clients