Event Executive

Job Description
Russell Publishing has a 6-month contract opportunity for an Events Executive to join our team, to support with Sales & Operational Administration of in person and virtual events across 6 brands.
This is an exciting development opportunity available for energetic and driven person to join the team. To succeed in the role, you will be required to pro-actively support and manage the sales and operations administration whilst supporting senior management, responding appropriately to guidance/direction and working closely with external parties such as speakers, sponsors and delegates.
This opportunity includes the ability to undertake international travel to the EU, there will be a requirement to travel on the following dates to attend events:
September 8th – 12th
November 12th – 15th
The Role:
Manage the day-to-day administration of all operations, sponsorship and speakers for the events
Provide administrative support to the Event Manager and the Commercial team
Maintain all sponsor, speaker and exhibitor databases
Maintain event mobile App and platform for all events
Process and communicate with all sponsors, speakers and exhibitors before, during and after the events
Manage the successful fulfilment of sponsors packages
Provide assistance and information to attendees who have any general enquiries about the event
Full event logistic duties required including administration, record management, internal collaboration, venue management, pre-event/ onsite/ post-event needs.
Key skills and experience:
1-2 years’ experience working within events and conferences
Excellent interpersonal skills- clear and confident communicator at all levels
Reliable, diligent and conscientious
Highly adaptable – embraces change and organisational development
Strong planning and organisational skills
Be able to respond well to pressure
Strong intuition and ability to think independently of a team
Strong communication and persuasive skills
IT skills in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Understanding of CRM systems
Company Benefits:
We are committed to ensuring everyone feels included, valued and appreciated and we offer a supportive, flexible working environment, amazing opportunities for personal and professional development.
Other benefits also include:
Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
Pension contribution
Free car parking
Benefits platform with discounts, wellness and engagement tools
Christmas closure
Company events
Learning & development
Russell Publishing operates a hybrid working policy, with the ability to work from home up to 3 days per week.Our office is located in Brasted, Kent.
About Us:
Russell Publishing is a leading multimedia company delivering business content, insights and events worldwide across 6 brands: New Food Magazine, European Pharmaceutical Review, Drug Target Review, Global Railway Review, Intelligent Transport and International Airport Review. We pride our business on putting our people first, enabling innovation within our service & product and continuous improvement – personally, professionally and across our services. Russell Publishing believes in equal opportunities, and we encourage inclusion and diversity.
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