Event Manager

Job DescriptionEvents Manager to join our team in Burgess Hill on a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will work closely with the Events Team Leader and event professionals to plan, coordinate, and deliver a wide range of internal and external events aligned to business and marketing objectives, including conferences, exhibitions, gala dinners, customer visits, virtual events, and hybrid events.Location: Burgess HillContract: 12 MonthsWorking Pattern: On-site, Monday to FridayHours: 37.5 hours per weekRates: A per hour rate, in-scope IR35 of £26.66 per hour (PAYE) OR £35.31 per hour (via a Hays Approved Umbrella Company), in-scope IR35Key ResponsibilitiesManage end-to-end delivery of internal and external events.Source and contract venues.Coordinate event content, speakers, and attendee communications.Track and manage event budgets.Raise purchase orders and manage invoicing and payments.Organise travel and accommodation arrangements.Deliver on-site event and delegate management.Conduct risk assessments and ensure health and safety compliance.Monitor registrations and attendee lists.Support event reporting and feedback to stakeholders.Ensure events comply with Medtech Europe guidelines.Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.Support team engagement, onboarding, and training activities.Essential RequirementsProven experience managing virtual, hybrid, and face-to-face events.Strong project and stakeholder management ..... full job details .....