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This role will report to the Head of Marketing and brand and be responsible for developing the annual events strategy, working with the broader marketing team and business to deliver best in class events for the business.

London based, with occasional travel to our key UK office locations and events.

Your new role: what is involved?

• This newly created role will be responsible for developing the annual events strategy, including client and industry events in our London and Birmingham offices.

• Agreeing the flagship events calendar and budget with the business and sector leads

• Clearly defining and communicating the events strategy and process internally

• Developing event plans with the business stakeholders to ensure objectives and outcomes are clearly defined from the outset.

• Leading the delivery of the flagship events, from booking the venues, organising invite lists, and pre and post communication to clients. Developing messaging and content for the events, event briefings, management on the day, post event evaluation.

• Marketing and communication of the event to key stakeholders/clients on social media and website

• Collaborating closely with agreed vendors and suppliers to deliver the best outcomes.

• Working with internal graphics and admin teams to help deliver the content, assets, bookings, and catering.

• Events reporting on ROI and learnings.

• Continuously innovatively and finding exciting new ways to deliver best in class events (externally and internally)

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar role

• Experience in managing many stakeholders, vendors, suppliers, and ability to manage multiple projects.

• In-depth understanding of digital marketing channels and events tools

• Strong understanding of data management, GDPR and PECR regulations

• Someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, busy team with multiple deadlines.

• A degree or equivalent education

• Energy, enthusiasm, and innovative thinking

• Drive and obsession to understand clients and markets.

• Excellent project management skills

• Budget management experience

• High level of creativity

• Strong organisational skills

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.