Senior Events Executive

Job description

We are recruiting for a Senior Events Executive for an upscale, niche brand that focuses on Sporting Events. The travel division also specialises in curating a calendar of bespoke, prestigious events that take place in Ireland and Scotland throughout the year.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Events Executive.

This is a full-time role operating from our Head-Office & the successful candidate would report to the Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements & liaise with the internal travel office and develop detailed itineraries for FIT and our events business.
• Supporting the events and operations manager with logistical and administrative support
• Maintaining records of all bookings e.g., accommodation and transportation
• Assisting with creative ideas
• Helping set up and dismantle events efficiently through to completion.
• Maintain Communication with event suppliers.
• Handling any special requests that may come up for clients or management within the company.
• Support the Marketing team.
• Data input into an internal system
• Responsible for all administrative tasks to help support the Events Team
• Provide phone, email, and office support.
• Travel, evening and weekend work is required.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong Administrative Skills
• Highly Customer Service Focused
• Organisational Skills
• Problem solver with the ability to think on their feet.
• Accurate with a keen eye for detail
• Proficient in Excel, Word & Outlook
• A full clean driving licence essential
• Third-level degree in Event Management or similar
• Minimum three years experience working in event planning and/or operations

Benefits:

• 25 Days Annual leave (two taken at Christmas, one at Easter and one on your Birthday)
• Hybrid Working Policy on Mondays & Fridays
• Laptop Provided
• Car Parking on-site
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Professional Development Offered
• Annual Salary Review
• Pension to commence in 2024 in line with Government proposals.
• Access to company Health Insurance with VHI (following probation