Events Manager London, England
Job description
At a glance:
Salary range - The budgeted salary range for this role is set at £42,000 - £63,000
Contract type - This position is a fixed term contract until August 2024
Flexible working - This is a blended working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and the London Head Office. However, there will also be an expectation to visit other locations as the need arises.
About the role:
As the Events Manager you will be leading the Events team to deliver a successful program of customer experiences and events both in store and virtually resulting in exemplary customer satisfaction
Key responsibilities:
Supporting your team to deliver events, experiences, creative concepts and key brand moments
Working as the subject matter expert within your field, implementing knowledge on a number of cross-functional work-streams to deliver successful experiences for our customers
Supporting major projects as well as delivering certain projects independently across category areas on/in both in store and virtual platforms
What will you be doing?
Building a market leading “always on” calendar of experiences in store and virtually
Building effective relationships with stakeholder and 3rd parties
Be the supportive link with Retail and Event Management Coordinators (EMCs)
Analysing data and creating trackers to inform future events strategy and planning
Putting systems and processes in place to deliver events and efficiently with a continuous improvement mindset
Essential skills you’ll need:
People management experience
Relevant and proven event management experience
Wide cross-functional stakeholder, collaborative project and programme working experience
Ability to influence and engage stakeholders and team members to reach common goals and develop strong working relationships throughout the business
Understanding of assessing risk
Highly organised and an ability to multitask and prioritise
Strong digital events knowledge and experience
Customer focused approach with an understanding of key customer success metrics
Desirable skills you’ll have:
Qualifications or professional events management qualification
Strong presentation skills
In house and agency experience
Experience working in agile and cross-matrixed organisations
Experience in the retail sector
Benefits of the Partnership and the role:
- Hybrid Working
️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays
- Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy
Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not
You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete Probation. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% off electrical products) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners. You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount
Simple cycle to work support scheme
We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them
- Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/
Next Steps:
The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").
Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a 1 stage virtual interview .
You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.
Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.
We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early
You can view a copy of the full job outline here (internal only)
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