Events Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented, well organised, proactive and creative Event Specialist to join our Events team at Wise. The Event Specialist will work closely with the Events Lead and be responsible for supporting and helping execute a range of global internal events across the globe taking place bi-annually. The ability to work well in a team and independently if needed, is greatly valued.
 

What you’ll do:

• Support Events Lead while planning and executing our bi-annual internal company events

• Support associated travel and accommodation requirements and help manage multiple virtual/hybrid and live events

• Follow detailed project plans, create sub-plans if needed, define project tasks, risks, timelines and resource requirements as needed; including pre-event, on-site, and post-event activities, to ensure everything runs smoothly and according to plan.

• Help mitigate risks across the various events and locations, partnering cross team to identify resolutions to risks and issues as they arise.

• Support running logistical aspects of the events such as live conference, webinars, video conferences, live streams with the internal teams and external partners. In addition, oversee the travel, transportation and accommodation guidance.

• Help source venues in different locations, set the criterias and standards for internal events.

• Make sure the event vendors' budget for specific events/areas are under control, negotiate prices/better deals where possible.

• Help source and manage potential new partners and identify new preferred partners and cost- efficient opportunities.

• Support new client onboarding if required and ensure client relationships are well taken care of.

• Support each project and its stakeholders to meet event expectations and production.

• Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback, analyse event data and success, identify areas for improvement.

Previous Experience:

• Proven experience as an Event Planner having run large scale global events

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work in ever changing environment and meet tight deadlines

Please note: we will be accepting applications until 31st July 2024.

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