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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