Event jobs are an increasingly popular choice of career path today, with event organising being very high up on peoples’ lists. Event organisers are responsible for producing a range of events from start to finish for clients. If you are considering events jobs, take a look at the following job description for more information.
Types of Event
Event organisers work in the private, public, and charity sectors for an event management company, in-house or freelance. Event jobs are in place to produce a variety of different events for all sorts of organisation, including:
• Fairs
• Exhibitions
• Festivals
• Conferences
• Product launches
• Promotions
• Fundraisers
This sort of jobs is very hard work and normally involves working in a team. Working well under pressure is probably the most important quality of event organisers. As well as this, excellent communication skills are a must.
Event Organising Job Activities
• Researching appropriate markets to seek out new event opportunities
• Agreeing with clients exactly what their requirements are
• Producing proposals for the events
• Managing budgets
• Securing a venue/location
• Adhering to legal, insurance and health and safety regulations
• Coordinating contractors, caterers, equipment hire etc.
• Organising parking, security, first aid, media etc.
• Booking special guest appearances
• Planning layouts
• Organising staff
• Promoting the event
• Ensuring the event is dismantled correctly and on time
• Evaluating the event afterwards
Flexible working
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