FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency serving clients in various industries, including financial services, technology, new & traditional media, aerospace, healthcare, and professional services. FIRST has received numerous accolades, including being listed among the 2025 Most Innovative Marketing Agencies of the Year by Chief Marketer, named Top Agency of the Year 2024 by Event Marketer, highlighted as a Global Agency of the Year, over 100 Employees by C&IT, and listed among the "200 Top Marketing Agencies" in 2024, 2023, & 2022 by Chief Marketer.
The Senior Event Manager will consistently deliver exceptional service to our client through excellent operational and logistical facilities management. This position will be responsible for managing, supporting and / or executing the coordination of various events within the client’s meeting spaces. The role requires strong operational understanding and practical experience in event logistics and venue management.
Along with other FIRST team members, the Senior Event Manager will represent the FIRST Solutions brand on-site within a well-known tech company. In this role you’ll work with internal teams to coordinate the logistical needs of the event space. This role will report directly into the Team Lead.
This is a one-year fixed term role, maternity leave coverage.
Your Contributions
- Provides consultative ‘one stop shop’ planning support for Event Hosts to ensure exemplary event experience
- Discovery of Event Host objectives and requirements for live and digital events.
- Oversees organization of logistics, decor, entertainment, catering and all other event needs
- Ability to recommend event enhancements to achieve desired event objectives
- Review of all meeting space to ensure proper space assignment
- Informs Space & Service Coordinator of space need changes and cancellations to digital and on site events
- Update group information in internal systems in a timely manner
- Periodically checks event spaces and setups to ensure event services are appropriately delivered
- Provide onsite support during the event execution, coordinating event support needs with the Event Service Specialist
- Create, manage and distribute event details using approved internal template to all stakeholders and services lines involved in the event
- Conduct debriefs post-event with Event Host and communicate comments / compliments / issues to service teams
- Work closely with all departments to develop and be responsible for event requirements and deliverables, including but not limited to communications, calendars, registration needs, feedback surveys, and wrap up reports
- Coordinate with facilities, arranging and overseeing all event details, such as audio and visual, decor, catering, security, entertainment, premiums / swag, and transportation
- Create in depth event based on strategy while pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation
- Manage multiple programs / events, across various industry verticals, with creativity, innovation, and strategy, delivering world class creative execution
What We Are Looking For
Please be aware that we know experience does not always look like we describe it. If you believe you would be an excellent fit for this role, please apply - we would love to see how you could fit at FIRST . Please contact recruiting@firstagency.com if you need an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
5 – 7+ years’ event management and / or corporate meeting planning experience preferredBachelor’s Degree preferredThis role will be assigned to a primary location but will require flexibility to be deployed to support across the campus as requiredStrong meeting coordination experience for meetings / conferences ranging between 50 – 300+ peopleExperience working with high-profile stakeholders and event agenciesExperience working cross-functionally with all levels of stakeholders in a fast-paced environmentAbility to understand the meeting / event objective and mission, business, and audience in order to align with the overall vision and strategy of the needs of the Event Host and eventExcellent organizational, time management and prioritization skillsAbility to execute tasks independently and efficientlyCreative problem solver, resourceful, team playerAdaptability to situations and ever-changing demandsHighly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlinesAmbitious and proactive with a calm and flexible approach to handling pressureExperience working on large and complex databasesMust be fluent in EnglishAbility to work onsiteThis role will be assigned to a primary location but will require flexibility to be deployed to support across the campus as requiredAt FIRST, we believe that our success is driven by the passion, creativity, and commitment of our teams. That's why we offer a range of benefits and perks to support your personal and professional growth :
Private Medical Insurance with BUPA from day one28 Days Annual Leave PLUS Bank Holidays20 Days of Sick Pay each YearEnhanced Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)Wellness StipendComplimentary access to Headspace, Rocket Lawyer & MavenLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Cycle to Work SchemeSeason Ticket LoanPension Scheme EnhancementsDiscretionary Bonus StructureGlobal Opportunities : With a presence in 7 countries worldwide including headquarters in London, New York, and Singapore, you may have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different locations.#LI-CB1 #LI-Onsite
FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm : FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.
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