Web Summit
Job title:
Senior Event Manager
Company
Web Summit
Job description
About us:
How did Web Summit become, in the words of Forbes, “the best tech conference on the planet”? Meaningful connections. Our tech events are unmissable because we make it easier for the right people to meet and connect. Everyone at Web Summit works towards this goal.
And we’re just getting started.
We’re always looking to build on the impact we have already made at Web Summit. In the coming years we’ll take Web Summit to new markets, promoting global connectivity, highlighting important issues and connecting global leaders – all while making a positive impact on the environment and communities we encounter.
To build a better company, we have to better ourselves. We do that by finding the most ambitious people to work with us.
About the team:
We’re looking for a senior event manager to join event operations in Web Summit.
Event operations is central to creating world-class attendee experience on aglobal scale. Designers, event coordinators, producers, stage managers and many others work hand-in-hand to produce all elements, from stages and exhibitions to live operations and attendee experience for Web Summit, , RISE and Collision.
This is a 12 month FTC.
What you’ll achieve at Web Summit
- You’ll work closely with our team of event producers in the planning and delivery of our global events.
- You’ll help create and produce a wide variety of activities at our events, including conferences, VIP events, partner activations and Night Summit events.
- You’ll work with venues, suppliers and contractors, negotiating rates and contracts.
- You’ll research and find new opportunities for events in our global event cities.
- You’ll work with our engineering and data science teams to build operational excellence and processes.
- You’ll manage databases, operational systems and processes, budgets, scheduling, and reporting.
- You’ll find and present creative solutions to event requirements.
- You’ll work on planning multiple events across multiple countries simultaneously.
Who you are
- You know that details matter, and your attention to detail is exceptional.
- You appreciate the importance of quality administrative support to the team before and after the event.
- You like to self-motivate, and you certainly don’t lack enthusiasm.
- You’re a calm person, you stay level-headed under pressure, and you love a good challenge.
- You’re a problem-solver with the ability to think on your feet, react rapidly to situations, prioritise your workload, and implement measures to improve procedures and workflows.
- You’re flexible and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and pressurised environment, building and maintaining long-lasting relationships.
- You have a lot of love for startups, tech and events, and have the willingness to work within an amazingly dedicated team.
- Finally, you’re a confident and friendly person who cares about the experience of attendees.
Skills and abilities we’re looking for
- 4-5 years’ experience in event planning, event production or event project management.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in any field with strong performance.
- Demonstrable ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively.
- Strong administrative skills and an ability to meet deadlines.
- Budget management and scheduling skills.
- Ability to work on your own initiative and accomplish tasks as part of a team.
- Proficiency in G Suite is essential.
Benefits and perks:
– Hybrid-working model open to all employees.
– Fully subsidised healthcare, dental, employee assistance programme (EAP) and more.
– Pension contribution up to 6%(Irish based only)
– A dedicated in-house L&D department, with access to workshops, online learning and resources to help you excel in your career development.
– Company laptop, generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
– Our very own Tramway Team, which drives community and morale-boosting events for employees to participate in.
– Annual company get-togethers, charity days, and monthly wellbeing talks.
– Wellness subsidy issued to all employees of €1000 per year
At Web Summit, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We want talent from all walks of life to help us on our journey to digitise the conference sector. Hiring decisions are made purely on experience, skills and the needs of the business.
Expected salary
Location
Dublin
Job date
Sun, 21 Jan 2024 02:33:54 GMT
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