Event Manager Huntingdon, England
Job description
BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Position: Event Manager
Location: Godmanchester (Huntingdon)
Shift pattern: Monday-Friday. Day time hours only (flexible working, including weekends)
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Closing Date: 15th February 2023
Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If you're looking for change, and you're ready to make changes … we're looking for you.
At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a, “Best Place to Work.”
If this sounds like a team you'd like to join … keep reading.
We make promises to our customers, and we'll make promises to you too. The key responsibilities in this role include;
- Management of Automotive events, ensure all events are delivered in line with the customer objectives and within budget.
- To provide quotations and proposal to the client in line with the requirements.
- Managing transportation, venue bookings, required equipment and staff volumes for events.
- Liaise with the venues, clients and wider team to discuss and arrange event requirements.
- Collate an itinerary for each event, which will be passed onto the events team.
- Completing and supporting with all pre-event duties to ensure a smooth process.
- Proactively build and maintain a strong, credible relationship with the customer ensuring longevity in the relationship.
- To lead the on-site teams to promote themselves as the event manager and manage large teams on site.
- To be involved in product launch tender briefs and presentations
You won't find another job like the one you'll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here's what we need from you:
- Happy working a remote/hybrid pattern, 3 days in the office and 2 from home
- Event Management experience is essential (within the Automotive industry would be beneficial).
- Communication skills - Written and verbal.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Budget, quoting and commercial awareness - Desirable
- Event and Project experience, of several events at one time.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- You must be happy to Travel in the UK and Ireland, and potentially work additional hours if needed.
What will you get in return?
As a DHL employee you'll have access to a wide variety of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work, from a free and confidential 24/7 GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme to affordable loans, cycle to work scheme and financial education. You and your family can access our benefits portal on the go, with hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts including affordable refurbished and recycled technology and services such as free mortgage and Will advice. We also offer yearly free flu jabs and give you access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health. All this and more are hosted on our Benefits platform which you will have access as a DHL Employee.
What you'll need to do next?
If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application.
We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.
The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.
