Events Manager

Rare opportunity to join a prestigious law firm to manage their high profile events function.

• Prestigious national law firm
• End-to-end corporate event management experience is mandatory
• $120,000 – $130,000 inc super

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Events Manager to join the marketing and business development team of a prestigious national law firm based from their Melbourne offices.
Reporting into a highly regarded Head of Marketing, you will play an integral role in the planning and execution of key events in line with the firm's overall strategy of building and maintaining key client relationships. From intimate boardroom lunches, right through to 500 person events, you will be responsible for ensuring the experience runs seamlessly.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing event and client entertainment concepts and proposals
• Organising catering, venues, activities and entertainment
• Working with the broader marketing team and Partnership to identify potential clients to invite
• Preparing invitations and managing RSVPs
• Event set up and pack up and hosting debrief sessions with key event stakeholders to review ROI
• Management of one direct report

To be successful, you will present with a minimum of 5 years' experience working in an events role within a professional services environment – ideally law. You will have a proven track record in developing and executing multiple event and marketing initiatives. Tertiary qualified in marketing or events, you will be a polished and articulate professional with strong communication skills and a warm and engaging disposition.
With superior attention to detail, strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, you are experienced liaising with external suppliers and delivering innovative events within budget and time constraints. Due to the nature of events, flexibility with start and finish times will be required of the successful candidate.
For more information, please apply for this position or email wdunn@ampersand.com.au