Events Manager

Carbon60 is currently looking for a Events Manager to join a client of ours based in London. Our client is a leading aircraft manufacturer who also specialises in space and defence.

This position is a contract position running until October 2026 with possible extension. It is working a standard 35 hours per week with 60% on site requirement. As it is a contract position we have both PAYE and Umbrella rates available.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Engage with Senior Management and their offices for all hospitality and VIP visits
• Work closely with UK Public Affairs and Communications team to ensure consistent communication, visibility and best practice sharing
• Define the concept of in-person, hybrid or digital events according to business brief, working with internal suppliers or agencies in line with our branding guidelines.
• Be responsible for the event preparation and execution in the most efficient manner and according to strategic priorities.
• Apply standards, be customer oriented and customize visits and events according to the stakeholder''s culture, expectations and requirements.
• During the delivery, ensure a perfect and smooth execution by supervising the overall setup and service providers engaged for hospitality functions to ensure a high level of service.
• Ensure that protocol arrangements are in place at ceremonial, official, and other major events within established protocol procedures and policies.
• Plan and monitor expenditure, optimize costs and ensure that all purchases are compliant with Airbus procurement policy.

You will need to have:

• Academic background in Communications and Protocol or a related discipline
• Experience in corporate event management and protocol ( minimum 5 years); Ability to pre plan and manage large scale and high profile events; Excellent organizational skills and flexibility
• Knowledge in Branding, Protocol & Hospitality, Ethics & Compliance, Project management will be a plus.
• Great service attitude with high intercultural awareness and protocol skills, strong quality/accuracy focus (as friendly, reliable, trusted, instant service is our top business card)
• Able to work efficiently on very short deadlines, able to work in a fast changing environment, calm under pressure. Ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• True team-player, proactive, working in a continuous improvement mindset. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with people from all levels, from local contractors to VIPs and senior management (external and internal)
• Excellent English language skills (oral and written), any additional language is a plus
• Ability to manage a budget, good knowledge of procurement processes. Very good knowledge of compliance regulations and processes.

If you are interested in this position and would like to know more, please contact Shelby Agius at Carbon60 Fareham.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.