Event Manager

2 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Slater and Gordon Full time

Event Manager

Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people.

Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the office. We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee benefits including an extra week of annual leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, extra-long service leave together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

Covered by our Enterprise Agreement, this position will also enjoy access to additional paid service leave, a confirmed 1 July salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and much more.

We are also pleased to let you know that Slater and Gordon were ranked in the Top 25 Attraction Firms in the annual Lawyers Weekly Legal Firm of Choice Survey for 2023-24.

Acknowledgement of Country Slater and Gordon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.

Diversity + Inclusion Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. S+G is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. We understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process please let us know in your application. 

What are we looking for?

An exciting and newly created opportunity is now available for an experienced Event Manager to join our Melbourne Office.  This role is a full-time contract position for 12 months with potential to be extended.  We are offering flexible work arrangements and hybrid home and office, however, from time to time this role will be required to attend work at Office.

Events play an important part in the culture and brand of our organisation. As such, as Events Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a variety of events, including corporate meetings, conferences, social events, and other special occasions.

This role involves managing all aspects of event planning from conception to execution, ensuring that events run smoothly and meet the objectives of the organisation and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities in this position will include:

  • Responsibility for the successful coordination and execution of events in line with the firms Strategic Plan
  • Working closely with the Executive Leadership team and key stakeholders to understand the brief of each event
  • Facilitate and manage event logistics including the agenda format, from first contact, dietaries, venue preparation, entertainment, event execution and breakdown - through to post event follow up
  • Oversee event budget in consultation with the Executive Assistant team, ensuring financial efficiency and profitability

Event Planning:

  • Supporting the business with the coordination and planning of multiple functions and events.
  • Capacity to plan and deliver events from 25 and up to 400 guests independently.
  • Effectively manage the often-competing demands of clients and stakeholders whilst ensuring event documentation is completed within the desired timeframe.
  • Assist the Executive Assistant Event team and key internal stakeholders with the production of event-related documentation and provide assistance as necessary in relation to the staging of events.

Event Delivery:

  • Perform a lead role at events, with support from Executive Assistant team and other internal key stakeholders.
  • Display the firms’ values in all interactions and bring the values to life at events with the event delivery ensuring standards, roles, and responsibilities are understood and delivered.
  • Support implementation of improvement projects and initiatives at events.

Strategic Organisational Projects:

  • Seek to understand different client requirements to tailor specific customer outcomes, including using business data to drive continual improvement.
  • Identify areas of improvement and efficiencies in the operational event planning process.
  • Support a proactive approach to Safety through event planning and delivery, with a focus on early hazard reporting and management.

What will you bring?

Key to your success in this role, you will have the following skills, capabilities, qualifications and experience:

Qualifications:

  • Qualification in Event Planning (or similar)
  • Proven applied experience working in the industry in an Event Manager role (highly desirable)

Experience:

  • At least 5+ years in a similar position and within a professional services environment
  • Proven experience in planning and coordinating events, preferably at a scale of 350+ events
  • Event delivery experience in front and back of house areas
  • Significant industry experience delivering Events (highly desirable)

Skills:

  • Superior communication and time management skills
  • Attention to detail and thorough planning
  • Organisational skills
  • Strong stakeholder relationships
  • Proficiency of Project Planning/Microsoft office skills
  • Ability to handle and effectively resolve customer/client requirements
  • A strong understanding of customer needs and service delivery
  • Adept at handling unexpected issues to ensure events run smoothly.

What next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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