Events manager
Event managers organise and run conferences, exhibitions, promotions and business and social events.
Typical Salary
£23,000 – £40,000
per year
Working Hours
37–39
hours per week
Day-to-day tasks
As an events manager, you'll:
- agree the type of event, budgets and timescales with the client
- research venues, contacts and suppliers and negotiate prices
- book venues, entertainment, equipment and supplies
- hire and supervise contractors like caterers and security
- oversee the design of publicity material and promote events
- sell exhibition stand space and arrange sponsorship deals
- follow health, safety and insurance regulations
- make sure everything runs smoothly for the duration of the event
Skills needed
- customer service skills
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- the ability to work well with others
- to be flexible and open to change
- leadership skills
- excellent verbal communication skills
- maths skills
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
How to get into this role
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- volunteering
- applying directly
Career progression
With experience and a good track record, you could run events that have larger budgets and eventually move into senior management.
You could also work freelance, or set up your own conference or events management business.