Senior Event Operations Executive - Maternity Cover

This is a maternity cover position, this role will require you to be responsible for your allocated events from concept through to delivery. You will need to deliver each of your events successfully and within budget. Why Centellic? Our values create the environment that we work in at Centellic, whether you’re at home or in the office, and we know that because our employees tell us. We create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everybody at Centellic. We make time for each other, whether it’s to celebrate each other’s successes or to hear from a range of voices across our teams. We trust our colleagues to act with honesty and integrity. We acknowledge the importance of flexibility and work-life balance, and encourage our people to think about this in all aspects of their working life. We are always developing and embracing change, offering our employees opportunities to grow and develop their careers with Centellic. We explore new ways of working to ensure that we are delivering the best products and services. Key Responsibilities Research suitable conference and social event venues Negotiate and contract venues for conferences, dinners, drinks receptions and awards ceremonies. Including signing off your own contracts for dinners. Produce and file important documentation pertaining to each event including (but not limited to) timelines, contracts, travel plans, checklists and supplier’s details Determining and keeping an accurate record of event spend on each of our events Liaise with external contractors and sponsors Negotiate and execute partner agreements and venue contracts Demonstrate effective communication with sales, editorial, sponsorship, production and other Centellic departments Taking responsibility for handling issues and trouble shooting any problems, both from the office and onsite Assist and mentor more junior members of the team Conduct pre and post event evaluations with team members and report on findings Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Highly organised, and an ability to work to tight targets and deadlines Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to build rapport Ability to communicate effectively with C-level audience At least 2-3 years’ experience and proven track record of managing and delivering first class paid delegate B2B events and conference Benefits Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported: Start of employment: Eye care Employee Assistance Programme A day off for your birthday After 3 months employment: Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution) After 4 months employment: Life assurance After probation: Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan £350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym memberships or fitness classes Puregym access Perks at work platform access After 1 year service: Private healthcare Additional Perks: Company socials Access to Employee Affinity Networks Mentoring scheme Volunteering Day Mortgage Advice Work from anywhere (2 weeks) Generous parental leave We are committed to making our organisation an inclusive, respectful & engaging place to work with a culture shaped by our core values that promote equality, collaboration & respect in everything we do. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, meaning we are committed to being inclusive and accessible, which starts with our application and recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments to be made, please let us know as part of our application page. At Centellic, we believe in the power of growth and the importance of nurturing talent . We have learned that building the right team delivers extraordinary results. Our fast-paced journey to becoming a global technology-driven information service provider has been built upon the values we hold close: rewarding excellence , providing meaningful work on our leading brands, and fostering an inclusive environment that is diverse, connected, and supportive. By doing this, we have grown together and achieved global success. Join us and be a part of a journey where your contributions are valued , your impact is significant, and your growth is our priority.