Event Management

Event managers plan and organise promotional, business and social events. They're responsible for running a range of events, ensuring the target audience is engaged and the message of the event is marketed properly. Events play a huge part in the success of a brand or an organisation.

As an event manager, you'll organise conferences, seminars and exhibitions, as well as parties and corporate incentive trips.

You'll manage the whole process from the planning stage, right through to running the event and carrying out the post-event evaluation. The role is primarily hands-on and often involves working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

As an event manager, you'll need to:

• liaise with clients to find out their exact event requirements
• produce detailed proposals for events (including timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets)
• research venues, suppliers and contractors, then negotiate prices and hire
• manage and coordinate suppliers and all event logistics (for example, venue, catering, travel)
• liaise with sales and marketing teams to publicise and promote the event
• manage all pre-event planning, organising guest speakers and delegate packs
• coordinate suppliers, handle client queries and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly and to budget
• manage a team of staff, giving full briefings
• organise facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media
• make sure that insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are followed
• oversee the dismantling and removal of the event and clear the venue efficiently
• produce post-event evaluation to inform future events
• research opportunities for new clients and events.

Salary

• Salaries for entry-level roles typically range from £18,000 to £22,000.
• With experience, you can expect to earn between £22,000 and £25,000.
• Salaries for managers can start at around £33,000, rising to in excess of £40,000 for senior managers or directors with extensive experience and an impressive track record.

Salaries vary depending on your employer, location and the sector you work in. Additional benefits, which can increase your overall salary, include performance-related pay, commission and bonuses.Income figures are intended as a guide only.