Events Executive

Events Executive

Department: CSG - Business Operations (Audit / Risk / Client Account Management / Finance / People / Procurement / Property and Facilities / Sales and BD / IT)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Remote - England and Wales

Reporting To: Louise Blythman

Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Events Executive to support a range of activities designed to generate business growth within the DAC Beachcroft Claims Solutions Group. The ideal candidate will be diligent, hard-working, have a creative approach, and be able to work through tasks quickly in a team environment to meet required timescales. If you are currently working in an events role and are looking to progress your career in events, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What you will do?

• Support the delivery of event activities, such as maintaining mailing lists, creating event invitations and assisting the Events Co-ordinator with monitoring the events inbox.
• Deal with a variety of event support requests from across the business.
• Attend and assist with the organisation and setting up of a wide range of in-person and online events and meetings.
• Maintain and update mailing lists using our CRM database (Customer Relationship Management) tool used for events campaigns.
• Ensure once tasks are completed they are updated on the events project board.
• Support the Events Manager and Events Co-ordinator in the planning and coordination of events.
• Attend regular kick-off calls to obtain the event brief and ensure that the events process is followed and all deadlines are met.
• Work with external associations/agencies to deliver exhibitions and conferences and ensure that their deadlines are met.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business including the Client Account Management Team, Market Leads, Heads of Product, and various Reception and Office Services Teams.
• Assist with the creation of presentations using the firm's brand guidelines ensuring that all slides are consistent with events.

Who you are

• Have some prior experience of delivering successful face-to-face events or virtual events (webinars).
• Have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Be able to work as part of a team or autonomously working through tasks to meet deadlines.
• Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Have keen attention to detail and careful proofreading.
• Be a positive, motivated, creative individual with a determination to succeed in a fast-paced events role in this industry.
• Be confident with good interpersonal skills and the ability to engage appropriately with stakeholders.
• Have knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, plus basic knowledge of Excel.
• Be able to demonstrate alignment with the Firm's Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined, and Supportive).
• Understand that DAC Beachcroft is an international firm and work with awareness of this structure to operate as one team/brand.
• Extra role requirements
  • Some travel will be required to support in-person events. These will typically be in our other offices, or external venues.
  • You will be required to support on events during 9am-5pm, with after-hours support required on occasion.

What's in it for you?

• High levels of flexibility and a great work-life balance.
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits).
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding.
• In-person and remote social events.
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative, and Supportive).