Job Overview

Apply now Events Manager - Central London12 mth Contract | £250 - 300 per day A specialist defence & security Consortium requires an experienced Events Manager to co-ordinate external market engagement activities of a new Accelerated Capability Environment, whose purpose is to bring industry and academia closer to government and law enforcement, to stimulate the flow of innovative, agile and flexible solutions to problems in the digital communications space, delivering real impact for law enforcement agencies. Working in partnership with UK government and law enforcement partners, you will be part of a team helping to identify threats, risks and areas of need, and works with the best and brightest businesses to facilitate innovative thinking, fast - to address these threats and risks, and solve not just current but future challenges posed to law enforcement by the rapidly evolving digital communications landscape. The Consortium includes over 100 leading edge companies ranging from large system integrators like Atos & IBM through to specialist defence & security technology start- ups. Events Manager - Role Purpose To manage and develop a rolling series of events to facilitate interactions between the Customer and the Consortium and promote the Accelerated Capability Environment. Responsibilities Development, production and delivery of projects from proposal to delivery.Delivering events on time, within budget, that meet (and hopefully exceed) expectations.Setting, communicating and maintaining time lines and priorities on every projectCommunicating, maintaining and developing Customer & Consortium relationshipsManaging Consortium relationshipsManaging operational and administrative functions to ensure all projects are delivered efficientlyTravelling to on site inspections and project managing eventsBeing responsible for all project budgets from start to finish Key Skills Project management experienceThe ability to manage budgetsFlexibleTarget-drivenProactive approachGood administrative and IT skillsSelf-motivation and enthusiasm

Key Requirements

Communication Skills Event Management Event Planning Organisational Skills Project Management