Event Manager (Casual/Freelance)

This is an exciting opportunity to operate on behalf of The International Convention Centre & the Vox Venue, as we breathe life back into our venues and the wider events industry, at an exciting point where we are exceptionally united and driven to achieve success in our venues!

We are looking to expand our portfolio of Casual/Freelance operational Event Managers and now seek applications from experienced, fun-loving & vibrant Event Managers, who possess a vast array of event management competencies, to deliver a consistently excellent approach to events both at The ICC and The Vox.

The portfolio of events you could work on will be wide ranging, from global congresses, televised events, corporate conferences, large scale exhibitions & hybrid events, to name but a few! Events are our passion, regardless of shape or size and our venues are simply first class, in a city without limits.

What’s needed from you:

• Demonstrable evidence of being a world class Event Manager, working on an array of varied events, hitting the ground running
• Strong understanding of different event profiles to include but not limited to Corporate / Association / Banqueting, Political, VIP, Incentive, Exhibition and virtual / hybrid events
• Skilled in competent profiling of events with a good understanding of crowd management / mass gathering principles and crisis management
• Good, demonstrable understanding of the AEV eGuide
• Good understanding of corporate responsibilities & sustainability principles
• Good knowledge of production management and aspects of technical delivery on events
• Diligent, organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Demonstratable understanding of the trends in the physical & digital event space
• IOSH qualification essential
• NEBOSH General / Fire qualifications desirable

Do you deliver event experiences that excite and delight clients and their audiences and as a result, define the industry mark? Do you have excellent communication, influencing and collaboration skills, know how to lead from the front and have high levels of emotional intelligence? If it’s a yes to all of the above, then we would love to hear from you!

In addition to interviews, competency assessments will form of the recruitment process

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave rising to 26 after one year plus all UK bank holidays
• Free Onsite parking
• Free lunch when office based
• Potential home working options for part of the week, role dependent
• Pension matching up to 7% and
• We will provide you with a Life Assurance cover if you are actively contributing to the NEC group personal pension plan and have joined at the first opportunity or within 12 months of becoming first eligible
• Private Medical Insurance funded by the company
• Great Learning and Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Dental, Cash Health and Holiday Buy flexible option
• Exclusive Discounts and many more great benefits

The NEC Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NEC Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home within the NEC Group.

Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.

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Job Types: Freelance, Zero hours contract

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Night shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Birmingham, B1 2EA: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person