Overview

Carbon60 is currently looking for a Events Manager to join a client of ours based in London. Our client is a leading aircraft manufacturer who also specialises in space and defence. This position is a contract position running until October 2026 with possible extension. It is working a standard 35 hours per week with 60% on site requirement. As it is a contract position we have both PAYE and Umbrella rates available.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Senior Management and their offices for all hospitality and VIP visits
• Work closely with UK Public Affairs and Communications team to ensure consistent communication, visibility and best practice sharing
• Define the concept of in-person, hybrid or digital events according to business brief, working with internal suppliers or agencies in line with our branding guidelines
• Be responsible for the event preparation and execution in the most efficient manner and according to strategic priorities
• Apply standards, be customer oriented and customize visits and events according to the stakeholder's culture, expectations and requirements
• During the delivery, ensure a perfect and smooth execution by supervising the overall setup and service providers engaged for hospitality functions to ensure a high level of service
• Ensure that protocol arrangements are in place at ceremonial, official, and other major events within established protocol procedures and policies
• Plan and monitor expenditure, optimize costs and ensure that all purchases are compliant with Airbus procurement policy

Qualifications

• Academic background in Communications and Protocol or a related discipline
• Experience in corporate event management and protocol (minimum 5 years); ability to pre plan and manage large scale and high profile events; excellent organizational skills and flexibility
• Knowledge in Branding, Protocol & Hospitality, Ethics & Compliance, Project management will be a plus
• Great service attitude with high intercultural awareness and protocol skills, strong quality/accuracy focus
• Able to work efficiently on very short deadlines, able to work in a fast changing environment, calm under pressure; ability to work on several projects simultaneously
• True team-player, proactive, working in a continuous improvement mindset; strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with people from all levels, from local contractors to VIPs and senior management (external and internal)
• Excellent English language skills (oral and written); any additional language is a plus
• Ability to manage a budget, good knowledge of procurement processes; very good knowledge of compliance regulations and processes

If you are interested in this position and would like to know more, please contact Shelby Agius at Carbon60 Fareham.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy