Event Manager

The Impeccable Skills Company

Management & Business Development

Job description

Job Title: Events Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Staff Type: Permanent

Department: Corporate Affairs

Reports to: Head, Corporate Affairs

Key Interfaces: Internal: All departments, External: Vendors, Regulatory bodies, and others as needed

Role Summary

• The Events Management Executive will help the Head of Corporate Affairs plan and run events that reflect the company's mission.
• This includes organizing event logistics, managing volunteers, coordinating vendors, managing concerts, conferences, large-scale events, similar high-capacity functions and ensuring a smooth experience for attendees.
• The ideal profile should demonstrate a strong background in strategic and Operational event, vendor and stakeholder management, logistics planning, and real-time problem-solving, especially within fast-paced and high-pressure event environments.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Execution:

• Support in planning events like worship services, conferences, and outreach programs.
• Ensure events align with the company's mission and values.
• Create event timelines and handle logistics and on-site operations.

Logistics & Coordination:

• Manage venue selection, scheduling, guest accommodations, and registration.
• Work with other departments to align event goals with the organization's objectives.
• Oversee vendor contracts and ensure timely service delivery.
• Track event budgets and minimize costs.

Stakeholder & Volunteer Management:

• Recruit and train volunteers.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, sponsors, and partners.
• Serve as the point of contact for event-related inquiries.

Post-Event Evaluation & Improvement:

• Collect attendee feedback.
• Identify improvements for future events.
• Resolve issues to ensure high-quality experiences for attendees.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or similar.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in event planning, ideally in corporate, nonprofit, or faith-based sectors.
• Certifications in Event Planning or Project Management (optional).
• Proficiency in event management software (e.g., Eventbrite, Cvent).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Person Specification:

• The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with strong organizational skills and a passion for the company's mission.
• This role needs someone who is detail-oriented and committed to creating impactful events.

Ideal Technical Competencies:

• Skilled in event planning, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Ability to manage multiple events at once.
• Knowledge of event risk assessments, venue selection, and setup.
• Experience with volunteer management and partnerships.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Competitive Salary

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