Freelance Senior Event Manager

Job Description

Join our dynamic London team as a Freelance Senior Event Manager, working on a stimulating 6-9 month contract. This is your chance to be a vital player in orchestrating flawless exhibitions, ranging from 600 to 5000+ attendees and accommodating up to 300exhibitors across the UKs premier event venues.About Us:At GovNet, we dont just organise events; we create communities. Our expertise lies in running exhibitions, conferences, and training courses that serve and enhance the communities we are passionate about. From education to healthcare to emerging tech, weare dedicated to making a positive impact on our markets.GovNet is not your typical Events Management and Training company; were the UKs Leading Public Sector Events Company. With a focus on quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction, we strive to create memorable events that bring together industry leaders,innovators, suppliers, and professionals in the Public Sector, spanning Education, Healthcare, Tech, and Training sectors.About the Role:As the Freelance Senior Event Manager, youll oversee the entire event lifecycle, from meticulous planning and logistics coordination to on-site execution and post-event analysis. Your focus will be on three of GovNet’s key sectors: Healthcare, Education,and Tech.Responsibilities:

• Take charge of event operations and logistics, ensuring flawless execution within budget and on time.
• Lead an Events team, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Manage the Operations budget, forecasting, and reconciliation, partnering closely with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Product Teams and central teams to ensure cohesive event planning and execution.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among teams for overall event success.
• Contribute insights and recommendations for continuous improvement in event operations and strategies.
• Anticipate and mitigate potential risks, ensuring contingency plans are in place.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, exceeding expectations in exhibitor onboarding.
• Provide clear event progress reports to Senior Leadership Team.

Skills Were Looking For:

• Highly organised and effective multi-tasker.
• Proficient in time and project management tools like Asana.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end event operations, specifically exhibitions of 500 to 5000+ attendees.
• Proven relevant senior experience in event operations, with a focus on exhibitions and Exhibitor event Programs.
• Familiarity with the UK events landscape and regulations.

Desirable Skills:

• Team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Previous experience in developing and implementing event strategies.
• Line management experience.
• Proficiency with CRM tools such as Hubspot.
• Experience of Event management platforms such as Swapcard & Grip would be advantageous
• Proficiency with floorplan tools such as ExpoFP/Floorplan live.
• IOSH Qualified.

Additional Requirements:

• IR35 Compliance: Ensure compliance with IR35 regulations, acknowledging that this is a freelance position and that the freelancer is responsible for their own tax obligations.
• Invoicing: Freelancers are expected to submit invoices monthly for the services.

Flexible pre-event and onsite rates based on experience. Join us in creating exceptional events that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve

Keyskills :
Exhibition event management