Events Officer London, England
Job description
Make their mark at one of the UK’s most talked about brands!
The role promises variety – from the event management of our pioneering digital AGM or a parliamentary reception showcasing M&S commitment to skills, to organising our colleague celebrations for Percy Pig’s birthday party, the cliché of ‘no two days are the same’ is true.
You must have exceptional organisation and planning skills and know how to get the best out of agencies and third-party providers to deliver outstanding events for audiences spanning across colleagues, media, MPs and other corporate business partners.
The role is part of the Corporate Affairs team, which is accountable for building belief in the transformation of M&S and growing its relevancy, and maintaining the exceptional public trust in the brand. We need dynamic, creative people to help drive the change needed.
Key accountabilities- Working with project leads across Corporate Affairs - and with agency support for large scale events – plan and manage the logistics for a portfolio of digital and in-person external and internal events ensuring the highest standards of delivery, best value for the business and act as the 'go to' person. Events include:
- AGM, Financial results, shareholder panel co-ordination and supporting capital market events such as ESG events.
- Media events – including regular Women in Retail Panel, ad-hoc social events
- Parliamentary receptions, MP visits and other Business Partner events
- Supporting local and community event action – working with agency partners as required
- All-company Town hall events – including financial results
- Programme of Retail Events – including annual and quarterly engagement
- Programme of Inspiring Speakers events
- Support delivery of Alumni events
- Support business unit conferences and huddles across Clothing & Home, Food, and International
- Support delivery of Leadership events as required
- Support People team in delivery of recognition events e.g. Long Service
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Ability to work to tight time frame and deliver at pace
- Excellent business partnering skills
- Exceptional project management skills
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Strong budget management skills
- Work-life balance and hybrid working.
- Colleagues and environment that inspire you to be your best.
- 20% discount on M&S products.
- A range of wellbeing support (including free counselling and a virtual GP for you and immediate family).
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M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.
We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
