Events Executive

Events Executive
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Salary: £30,000K
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the Role
We're looking for a proactive and creative Events Executive to join our client's team and help deliver two high-profile business conferences in 2025. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that showcases the West Midlands as a thriving hub for business, innovation, and investment.
You'll play a key role in developing, planning, and delivering events that engage senior stakeholders from local authorities, government departments, private sector partners, and universities.

Key Responsibilities

•  Support the Event Lead in planning and delivering two major business conferences.
• Develop creative concepts and ideas to engage diverse audiences.
• Manage event logistics, including:
•   Sourcing reliable, cost-effective venues and suppliers
•   Coordinating speaker management, briefings, and presentations
•   Guest list management, invitations, and event communications
•   Content curation, including presentation decks and itineraries
•   On-the-day delivery, including registration, catering, and stakeholder liaison
• Build strong relationships across WMGC teams, partners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure events align with company policies, including procurement, risk management, and reporting.
• Provide on-site support at events, including outside standard working hours as needed (travel and occasional overnight stays may be required).
• Gather event data and feedback to support evaluation and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For
Essential

• Minimum 3 years' experience in planning and delivering business events or conferences
• Strong creative thinking and ability to develop engaging event concepts
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• High attention to detail with strong organisational abilities
• Confident working with senior stakeholders in a multi-partner environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and event delivery processes
• Self-motivated, able to work under pressure, and manage multiple projects

Desirable

• Experience delivering events for public sector, business, or real estate audiences
• Proven track record working with high-profile individuals
• Confident networker with a creative, solutions-focused mindset
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in the events industry

Interested to know more contact Hayley Whitehead at Pertemps Recruitment Birmingham or call today!