event planner Bristol, England
Job description
About the Role
Do you have a passion for creating memorable events and experiences that deliver real business development? Fancy joining a team nominated for Marketing Team of the Year? Then we want to hear from you!
Our Business Development and Marketing team is at the centre of a client-focussed growth strategy that is raising our profile as one of the UK’s leading Audit, Accountancy Tax and Advisory businesses. And we’ve just been shortlisted for Accounting Excellence’s Marketing Team of the Year.
We’ve set ambitious plans to double the size of our business over the next few years, having posted double-digit growth over the last two years. What’s more, we’re ranked in the Top Five of Accountancy Age’s Mid-Tier Power Rankings and certified as a Great Place to Work ®.
But we’re not standing still. Our Business Development and Marketing team is at the heart of those ambitious plans, which is why we’re investing in several exciting new roles to significantly expand our team.
As our Events Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in the planning, organisation and execution of a variety of events to support the firm’s marketing, client engagement, and business development objectives.
The role is an integral part of the BDM team and is essential for creating memorable and impactful experiences that enhance the firm’s brand, strengthen client relationships and drive growth. We want someone who brings fresh ideas to the table and challenges us while delivering and supporting the firm’s strategy and goals.
To be successful within the role, you’ll need to take responsibility and ownership of our event strategy, adopt a strong commercial mindset, build effective working relationships, have excellent attention to detail and be able to work on multiple tasks within a fast-paced client-focused working environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing and executing a comprehensive event strategy aligned with the firm's goals and target audience.
- Planning and executing a diverse, year-round programme of event activity including; major conferences, seminars, webinars, staff events, client events, parties and social events, sporting events, charity fundraising events, hospitality and international events, and much more.
- Identifying event objectives, themes, formats, and target attendees for each event.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to define event budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
- Planning and managing all aspects of both internal and external events/webinars.
- Utilising automation to develop and manage attendee lists and track responses.
- Working closely with vendors and suppliers to negotiate contracts and ensure seamless event execution.
- Collaborating with the team and key stakeholders to develop event promotional materials and marketing communications suited to our various marketing channels.
- Managing and engaging with event speakers to ensure their needs are met and their participation is seamless.
- Overseeing event set-up, registration and attendee preferences to create a professional and memorable event experience.
- Conducting post-event evaluations, including attendee feedback surveys, to measure event success and identify areas for improvement.
- Analysing event data and metrics, such as attendance, lead generation, and conversion rates, to assess ROI and make data-driven recommendations.
- Continuously improve event processes and best practices based on feedback and lessons learned.
Check out our Career Site and Glassdoor profile to find out more about life at Bishop Fleming.
Sounds good? – then show us what you’re made of…
We’re looking for ambitious, hardworking and self-motivated people with excellent communication skills and a desire to drive their career forward
You will be supported to complete a wide range of professional and personal development throughout your career, both remotely and face-to-face, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need to aid your future career.
About You
To be considered for the role, you will have:
- A relevant Business/Marketing degree, CIM Diploma or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in a professional services firm.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Excellent organisational and attention-to-detail skills to ensure flawless event execution.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams, clients, and vendors.
- The ability to think creatively, generate new ideas, and implement innovative event concepts.
- Problem solving skills to identify challenges, propose effective solutions, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with venue and agency supplier management; event technology, audiovisual equipment, and event production processes.
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, event marketing automation, email marketing and CRM systems.
- Willingness to travel and work flexibly and be hands-on as required.
Why Bishop Fleming?
At Bishop Fleming, we take pride in putting our people first. We are a Great Place to Work® certified and offer an outstanding work environment, strong office culture and extensive perks (listed below). We’re also a rapidly growing Top 30 Accountancy firm and have just been ranked fifth in the Accountancy Age Mid-Tier Power Rankings. We’re proud to be the highest ranked firm in the South West. This comes on the back of nearly 20% growth last year, several award wins, and record-breaking recruitment taking our headcount to over 40 partners and close to 500 people.
We are a firm that thinks clients, people and communities. As a member of Business in the Community (BITC) we are focussed on improving our responsible business practices and collectively making positive impacts for the benefit of society.
If that’s not enough, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and a Christmas break.
- Hybrid and flexible working
- A contributory Pension scheme
- Life assurance and critical illness cover
- Simply Health plan giving access to (and reimbursement for) multiple health services and complementary therapies
- Perkbox discounts and rewards platform offering over 4,000 perks and discounts.
- Yulife employee wellbeing app
- Social events both internal and external; across the firm
- Numerous opportunities for personal and career development
Please contact Yemi Oladimeji, Marketing & Communications Manager if you would like to discuss this opportunity further.
We welcome applicants who would like the flexibility in their working arrangements, including working from home or part time working, which may help to accommodate parent or carer responsibilities, further studies and activities outside of work.
We are committed to welcoming new people into an inclusive working environment, where everyone is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We support a culture where people are valued and treated fairly with respect and differences are understood and celebrated.
The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our business. The broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.
