NICE Events is a dynamic events management company based in Thame in Oxfordshire. Our team of 10 works with some of the biggest brands in the UK on events of all shapes and sizes. We offer a full event management service to which ranges from venue finding to organising and managing large incentive trips in wonderful locations around the world.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Events Project Manager to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in event management, gained within an agency or venue environment, and will play a leading role within our established team. They will take ownership of projects from the initial brief through to delivery, while also supporting the wider team.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading client management to include venue finding, rate negotiation, event scoping and planning, budget management and working closely with the client or team to bring their ideas and event objectives to life.
Preparing and owning detailed, accurate venue proposals to share with clients based on the event brief and producing accurate budgets and timelines.
Logistics management: managing online registration tools and event apps, booking flights, trains, hotel accommodation, coaches etc.
Pre event management: confirming final details, numbers and agenda from the client and liaising with the venue on all of these points so that everything is set up and ready for the event.
On-site event delivery: leading the delivery of UK and global events and executing these to the highest standard, supporting junior team members on site.
Post event management: overseeing reconciliation with accounts, collecting, chasing and matching confirmation paperwork for each event.
Contributing to the company’s social media presence.

What we are looking for:

Proven event management experience: at least 4 years' experience managing and delivering conferences, networking events, incentive trips or other professional gatherings, ideally within an agency or venue.
Highly organised and proactive: capable of managing multiple events at once, maintaining accuracy and professionalism and able to work calmly under pressure
Collaborative team player: must be able to support other team members alongside managing your own workload and events.
Strong communicator: comfortable communicating with colleagues, clients, suppliers, and venues.
Confident with technology: happy learning new systems quickly and comfortable with the Microsoft Suite. Experience of Cvent, SpotME or Adobe is desirable but not essential.
Flexible and reliable: happy to travel internationally and work occasional evenings and weekends in line with event requirements.
Experience pitching events – whilst not essential, some experience in delivering RFP’s is desirable.
Fluency in English (additional languages are a bonus).

Please note, this is a full-time office-based role based in Thame, Oxfordshire, except when supporting off-site events.

Core Benefits

24 days holiday per annum plus UK Bank holidays
Company Socials
Learning and Development: we support enhanced training in areas of interest to you that would strengthen your personal development within the role and beyond
Bonus scheme (applies after 6 months of being in the role)

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