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At DC Thomson we are a business with a purpose – to make a positive impact on the communities we serve.

We are home to some of the world’s best loved media brands, organised around local news and radio, companionship, kids, advocacy, energy, puzzles and hobbies.

The Courier, The Press & Journal, The Sunday Post, Beano, Stylist, Puzzler, The People’s Friend, My Weekly, Pure Radio, bunkered, Energy Voice, Findmypast and Brightsolid are just some of the brands you might know us for.

Deeply rooted in our communities, we are investing in data, technology and talent to unlock a new level of understanding about what really matters to our customers. This is how we are shaping the future of media.

We’re changing the way we work to create a flexible, collaborative, learning-led culture that draws on expertise from across the organisation to create award-winning content and cultural moments that make audiences want to be part of our communities.

Our HQ is in Dundee and we have bases around the UK employing over 1,200 extraordinarily creative colleagues working in a mix of office/home/hybrid. They’re passionate about being part of the story of so many well-loved brands and they’re crucial to our ambitions for the company.

We’re looking for the best people to join us at DC Thomson, to share their energy, ideas and skills and be part of our story.

Why join us now?

DC Thomson is on an exciting transformation journey to growth. Our brands matter to people and we are passionate about sustaining meaningful relationships with the communities these brands serve.

Focused on creating brilliant content and experiences that inspire our audiences and communities.

As we continue to deliver the very best for our clients and customers, we are looking for a highly motivated and passionate Events professional to join our team.

As an Event Manager you will deliver and produce our high-quality events within the DC Thomson portfolio across the UK. This role offers a high degree of autonomy and ownership across a range of events including but not limited to virtual events, brand extensions, third party managed, event acquisitions and launches, conferences, consumer exhibitions, award dinners and black-tie events.

This is a hybrid flexible role offering a blend of home and office working from one of office locations in Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities:

• To source and negotiate supplier agreements for events
• To source and book event MC’s, speakers, entertainment, food, venues, AV, print, guest gifts, travel, accommodation, photographers, videographers, room dressing and any other appropriate supplier products/services
• To negotiate contra and part-contra agreements with suppliers to the event
• Working closely with the sales team to ensure the sponsorship benefits are delivered to each event sponsor
• To manage sponsor relationships successfully
• To deliver each event within the cost budget
• Write the script for each event
• To manage the event running order and timings on the evening
• To floor manage the event
• To co-ordinate staff working at the event including a staffing schedule
• To liaise with internal departments to ensure an effective media plan is implemented to support the event
• To generate new and relevant event ideas for the team
• To work as part of a team and help colleagues as and when required
• To update event websites as and when required
• To provide accurate and up-to-date forecasting information to the Senior Events Manager as and when required
• To provide progress reports on a weekly basis to the Senior Events Manager
• To represent DC Thomson in a professional manner at times and behave as an ambassador for the business

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Commercial knowledge, understanding of profit and loss, design, understanding of the events market, competitors etc
• An events qualification desirable but not essential
• Strong organisational skills, communication skills, numerical skills, writing skills, project management, presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure, managing multiple projects
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience in managing multiple events, project management experience, ability to create and manage P&Ls, ability to communicate at director level within organisations
• Experience negotiating with suppliers

To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week. This is a hybrid flexible role offering a blend of home and office working from one of office locations in Aberdeen, Dundee or Glasgow. We offer a generous package including 34 days holiday, Health Cash Plan, excellent Pension, a competitive salary, and many more staff discounts and benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other protected characteristics.

If you have any issues with your application, please email [email protected]

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early once we have received suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.