Job Description

Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.We have an exciting on-site opportunity for an accomplished and dynamic Senior Events Manager up at a leading Financial Services company in Cape Town.In this fantastic role you will be responsible for Event Management from beginning to end. This position calls for someone with previous Financial Services experience and works very closely with the Chief Marketing Officer, across the company's three major sub-divisions.Are you the analytically minded, organisational whiz with a passion for creating unforgettable events who will take this role to the next level? Apply today!ResponsibilitiesOverall accountability for events strategy, calendar and overall budget including but not limited to:Annual budget, review of contracts and contractual obligations, divisional guidelines, reporting including feedback forms, approval of events, spend management and invoice approval, updating of central calendar (manage conflicts and collaborate where audiences allow), negotiation of corporate rates, banqueting staff feedback, gift ideas, entertainment and guest speaker management.Line management of two event coordinators and onsite events management:Central coordination of agendas, guest lists and other documents required to start the invitation process. Final accountability to invitation working, design, branding & gifts. Evaluate proposals on venue options and cost saving initiatives. Putting clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities in place for coordinators.Liaison with industry bodies, advisers and support divisions on CFP points:Ideas on how to improve the current process and make more client centric, complete and regular oversight. Ensuring strategic alignment with the company brand and implementing an effective communication and measurement strategy for all events.Management and enhancement of internal events system:Briefing of developers, liaison with IT, adherence to the business spec, centralised system roll-out, liaising on divisional requirement.Liaison with suppliers, team, management, business hubs and internal training:Setting and management of deadlines in line with events guidelines, training to make offices more effective at overall events management.Onsite event management including travel and event representation:Current hands-on events annual conference, flagship platform events, fiduciary conferences and ad-hoc advised client functions. Process for delivery and collection of banners, conference material and courier services.Company webinars:Drive strategic concept, production, execution and measurement of the company's series of webinars.RequirementsThe successful candidate must have/be:

• Relevant Degree/Diploma
• 6 - 8 years' relevant work experience in Events management within the financial services or relevant industry
• Proficient in both spoken and written English and at least one other of the official South African languages
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Flexibility to work longer hours
• Planning and organisational skillset
• Consistency and attention to detail especially proof-reading invitations and venue contractual detail etc.
• Analytical skills
• Resilience
• Ability to build internal and external relationships.

Should you not receive a response within 10 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.City: Cape TownLevel of Expertise: SeniorRemuneration: NegotiableConsultant: MichelleReference Number: #Mich1629

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