Events Manager (Part-Time, Brighton/Hybrid)

15below Ltd

  • Brighton
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
  • Apply easily
We make journeys easier and more enjoyable by giving our customers and their passengers a stronger sense of control. From disruption management to hyper-personalised pre-departure communications and mobile boarding passes, we build the technology to help companies stay connected with their customers at every stage of their journey.Established in 2000, we have since grown to become one of the travel industry’s major suppliers of passenger messaging solutions. More than 60 airlines, rail and travel management companies, including British Airways, Flight Centre, Qantas, Ryanair and JetBlue use our notifications platform. With exciting plans for the future, it’s time for us to expand our growing team and we’re hoping you are who we’re looking for.Our culture:Our culture is at the heart of what we do every day, and travel is part of that too, that’s why we’re proud to live by our values.Flying high: yet still climbing
We know our stuff and are happy to share our knowledge and expertise. We pride ourselves on being at the top of our game and strive to keep learning.People are our passport to success: they're at the heart of everything we do
We develop strong relationships built on trust and respect, and always do the right thing by each other and our customers.Accelerating forward: embracing change, challenge and growth
Whether it's for ourselves, our colleagues or our customers, we are always looking for ways to improve and to grow. We're not afraid to challenge the status quo and drive change with enthusiasm.All inclusive*: we're a strong, collaborative community
We share the same vision; to make 15below the best it can be. We pull together to make it a reality, look out for each other along the way and make sure everyone's voice is heard.Enjoy the journey: bringing fun and positivity to everything we do
We're proud and passionate to be part of the 15below family, and never take ourselves too seriously. Having fun is really important to us.
  • We are committed to maintaining our welcoming and open culture where differences are embraced. We know that some people are hesitant to apply for roles unless they tick every box, but if you’re excited about this role and your experience doesn’t fully align, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right person for this or other roles.
The role:As Events Manager you’ll be responsible for:
  • The planning and delivery of worldwide in-person events, including:
  • Conferences and trade shows
  • A biennial customer conference
  • 15below-hosted industry events and workshops
  • Awards and networking events
  • Developing and managing an events calendar.
  • Researching, planning and analysing event performance with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Identifying relevant events for the introduction and growth of the 15below brand within new markets and regions.
  • Preparing event costings and proposals.
  • Proposing and managing the annual and individual events budgets.
  • Managing event logistics, including exhibition stand design, branding, meetings and networking, hotel bookings, international shipping, and all associated logistics.
  • Fully briefing all remote and onsite teams to ensure smooth running pre, during and post event.
  • Sourcing, liaising with, and managing venues, event contractors and suppliers and negotiating contracts.
  • Working with the marketing team to provide updates on upcoming events and creating associated marketing collateral requirements.
  • Working with the People team to deliver internal events aligned with the company’s culture and values.
  • Travel to worldwide events, when required.
RequirementsThe kind of person you are:
  • 5+ years’ experience in B2B events management and marketing.
  • Experience managing events with a wide range of budgets.
  • A proven track record in event organisation and delivery.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to be able to interact confidently with suppliers, sponsors, speakers and wider 15below teams.
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task, work at pace and to tight deadlines.
  • Enjoy working flexibly, with the ability to pick up anything thrown at you, and get stuck in.
  • A brilliant team player.
  • Passion for the travel industry – from a technology, B2B and end-user experience perspective.
  • Understanding of cultural sensitivities.
BenefitsWork is a big part of life, so it has to be motivating and enjoyable. This job is about empowering you to do the work you do best and be part of a fantastic team.
  • 25 days annual holiday, increasing with service (full-time equivalent)
  • Flexible public holidays
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible working
  • Family friendly policies
  • 5% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice scheme
  • Perkbox retail freebies and discounts
  • £1,600 IT budget
  • Friday ‘wind downs’ and company social events
  • Flexible benefits (tech/mobile/holiday/bike schemes and season ticket loans)
  • Work from anywhere scheme
We’re certified with Flexa, making us a ‘truly flexible employer’. Flexibility is part of our culture and if you’d like to know more about this then take a look at ourWe're also proud to have earned a ! This year, 95% of employees said it’s a great place To Work – 41% higher than a typical UK company.Wellbeing is very important to us and so we have a brilliant and holistic programme in place to support with everyone's home and work life. We’ve got lots of fantastic resources, practical guidance, and engaging sessions to help with mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. This includes regular and fun activities such as mindfulness and desk yoga as well as schemes to look after your health with eyecare vouchers and annual flu jabs.Further informationLocation: Brighton/hybrid (within the UK).Hours: Part-time (20 hours per week)Reports to: Head of MarketingApplication process:
  • Recruitment for us is all about finding the right person and so we don't have closing dates for applications
  • We review applications as they are received. So please don't delay your application!

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