Project Manager (Event Management)

And our hope is that you become the next page of our story in developing how our agency connects more people beyond what they thought was possible. The Project Manager will consistently deliver exceptional service to our clients through excellent project management and will be responsible for managing, supporting and/or executing the coordination of conferences and events. Your Contributions • End to end delivery of all assigned conferences, events from inception through execution to onsite delivery and post event debrief • Full management responsibility for assigned project budget creation, budget approval process enquiries, costs and contract negotiations with suppliers, timely invoice processing, final reconciliation and database reporting • Creation and management of project timeline and reporting to internal clients as required on progress, key milestones, and any client team deliverable deadlines • Working closely with client technology team to ensure the event website, registration and reporting process runs smoothly and efficiently and tech updates are communicated to event hosts in a timely manner • Management as well as knowledge and understanding of audio-visual requirements, internal and external speaker management, collection and program order collation of all presentations, food and beverage requirements including menu tastings when appropriate • Preparation of all detailed on-site event management documentation as well as verbal briefing of support staff, venue, and all suppliers directly responsible for delivering the event or conference • Travel for site inspections as well as on site management of live events • Contribute to the creation and deepening of a knowledge bank of venues, hotels, destinations and services that ensures the FIRST team are providing expert advice and recommendations to clients; • Assist in training and monitoring of new starters within the team as assigned by the Team Manager • Act as an ambassador for the FIRST brand, leading by example and displaying the company's core values (Ambition, Creativity, Excellence, Integrity, Teamwork) If you believe you would be an excellent fit for this role, please apply - we would love to see how you could fit at FIRST. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.