AWARDS PORTFOLIO

HR Excellence Awards, Gramophone Awards, Music & Drama Awards, and National Women in Agriculture Awards.
Be part of something iconic. Celebrating 40 years of industry leadership, Mark Allen fosters a culture of passion, creativity, fairness, and talent development. Now, we’re looking for an Event Manager to bring passion and flair to our celebrated awards portfolio
Join a team of 550 talented professionals across 7 offices as our event manager in our events team. Take advantage of our hybrid model, available three days a week in our Sutton, Dartford, or Herne Hill office, which fosters connection and creativity.
The salary is up to £35,000 (DOE) and company benefits.

• Ensure tasks, projects, and events are delivered on time, in line with budgets, and to a high standard.
• Oversee the logistics and operations of each event, from the venue to the AV liaison, floorplans, and catering.
• Run awards on the day and overseeing the onsite team, including set-up, managing delegate queries, venue liaison and AV liaison.
• Manage, mentor and develop direct line report, setting objectives and having regular 1-2-1 meetings.
• Collaborate with event executives daily on administrative tasks, as well as delegate and stakeholder communications, to ensure seamless delivery.
• Research, shortlisting, negotiating and contracting new venues, AV companies, and internal and external suppliers for upcoming awards.
• Coordinate with the marketing team to plan, contract and deliver digital and printed branding.
• Oversee the awards from entry submission and judging to delegate booking and guest list planning.
• Managing the events platform website and entry & booking system
• Participate in regular client and supplier meetings, delivering briefings and event statistics.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, external suppliers, and client stakeholders, ensuring best practices are shared and efficiencies are communicated across the entire events team.