Wood Mackenzie
energy and natural resources
EventOperationsSpecialist
“Event Operations Specialist at Wood Mackenzie. Skills: event operations, logistics, project management, vendor management. Deliver all operational and logistical aspects of events. Lead event project management”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure events drive measurable ROI through lead generation and business growth; ensuring project teams deliver against plan; timelines are met; every detail contributes to a high-quality attendee experience and commercial impact; ensure events are delivered on budget and to a high standard while maximising ROI; support business growth objectives; lead generation; cross-sell; upsell; new business opportunities; support data-driven decision making; continuous improvement in event delivery; keep the events programme competitive and effective; drive business results
Industry & Context.
making sound decisions under pressure; manage setbacks
travel internationally to support the delivery of events, Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional weekends, work flexible hours as required to support event delivery
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven experience in an event operations or event logistics role, Demonstrated ability to independently own and manage all elements of events from concept through to execution and measurement, Highly organised with attention to detail, Ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities and events simultaneously, Experience collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as marketing, sales, brand and creative, content and product marketing, working across different time zones, vendor management and negotiation skills, customer focus
Nice to Have
Hands-on experience with event and project management tools and systems such as Cvent (or equivalent), Salesforce, Asana or similar platforms, Experience using event apps and a interest in event technology, ability to apply new tools and innovations to improve event delivery and measurement
What You'll Do.
Deliver all operational and logistical aspects of events
Lead event project management
Manage multiple events concurrently
Plan and manage event budgets
Deliver a mix of event formats
Work closely with stakeholders
Lead vendor management
Successfully deliver third-party events
Coordinate on-site and off-site staffing requirements
report and analyse event performance metrics
Contribute to team innovation
Support international event delivery
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working cross-functionally with teams such as marketing, sales, brand and creative, content and product marketing; working across different time zones; collaborating cross-functionally; align on event objectives, messaging, communications and overall event strategy
Communication Scope
Confident and clear communicator; written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate decisions and the rationale behind them to stakeholders
Process & Methodology
project management, setting timelines, scheduling meetings, chairing project meetings, tracking progress, tracking actions
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