We are seeking an Event Manager

3rd August 2022

Are you passionate about events? Do you want to be a part of the organising team for the largest insurance Conference and Exhibition in Europe?

The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) annually hosts the largest insurance event in Europe with 8000 attendees and over 220 exhibiting companies during a two-day event in May. The event reunites the industry and thousands of members, brokers and insurers network and do business together under one roof. The agenda is packed with a 40+ line-up of inspirational keynote and seminar speakers and each year we are one of the largest Exhibitions hosted at Manchester Central Convention Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic Event Manager to join our small dedicated in-house team responsible for the end-to-end delivery of this immense annual event.

BIBA is the membership organisation for, and the voice of, the UK general insurance brokers’ sector. We represent and promote the interests of insurance brokers and their customers. We work with Government and the insurance industry and other stakeholders, to promote the role of brokers and to enhance access to insurance for consumers and businesses.

We are seeking an all-round Event Manager with a range of Event Organising skills from project management to marketing who is comfortable managing the delegate and exhibitor registration process as well as creating and writing engaging email campaigns and other event management projects. Tech-savvy with drive and a great collaborative nature and excellent communication skills at all levels, this is an opportunity to join a fast-paced team in an important organisation.

This is your opportunity to help shape a must attend event- view day one 2022 highlights here

Key responsibilities

Managing and developing the delegate and exhibitor registration process both pre-event and onsite with Cvent our registration partner
Efficiently handling delegate enquiries and committing to excellent attendee experience
Creating attention-grabbing event email campaigns
Working with Cvent on our attendee App
Liaising with insurance publications and internal departments to deliver contra arrangements both digital and print
Effectively manage the event project to budget and deadlines
Working with members of the Conference team on other organisational aspects of the event

Experience

Working on large-scale association/body or B2B trade shows essential
Knowledge of the Cvent registration platform desirable
Working in a small event team where responsibilities and delivery overlaps
Successful end-to-end management in all operational aspects of event planning

Key skills/attributes

Strong IT skills and technical know-how and desire to learn on the job
Excellent communication skills at all levels
Attention to detail and accuracy
Great project management skills and ability to organise and plan to tight deadlines
Ability to work effectively and professionally with event contractors, internal departments and external suppliers and stakeholders.
Proactive and positive attitude
Ability to work on own initiative and think creatively
Copywriting and editing ability and an understanding of our audience

Terms and Conditions

Office based – The team is currently hybrid working with some days working from home and some days in the Office – City of London. The successful candidate would be expected to follow the working arrangements of the rest of the Conference team.
Salary dependent on experience
Auto-enrolled pension scheme
Annual leave 28 days pa