Who we are
We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.
We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses, The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity.
Economist Impact Events
Economist Impact Events is rooted in the mission of The Economist newspaper to lead healthy debate in pursuit of progress. We convene conferences and conversations on subjects ranging from Fintech, to AI, to the health of global oceans to the role of corporations in society.
We empower businesses, governments and foundations to catalyse change and enable progress. Uniting the expertise The Economist Group is known for under a single brand, Economist Impact brings together policy research and insights, data visualisation, custom storytelling, events and media.
Economist Impact combines the rigour of a think tank with the creativity of a media brand, engaging an influential audience in the areas of sustainability, healthcare and new globalisation.
The Role:
The Event Manager will be responsible for the project management and operational delivery of events produced by Economist Impact Events. This position reports into the Event Director, Scheduled Events (London) and will plan, coordinate and control the activities of event projects to meet organisational and operational objectives.
What you'll do
Project management:
- Lead project planning meetings ensuring agendas, minutes and actions and delivered
- Liaison point for internal teams to coordinate between functions
- Speaker and sponsorship management
- Creation and delivery of presentations, key processes, and standard documents
- Build and manage project timelines to include all deliverables and scope of work
- Ensure client objectives are received, understood and met through each project
- Coordinate and log all internal kick offs and client debriefs
- Create and manage Case Studies
- Manage project budgets
Event management:
- Carry out operations policies and processes are delivered as required
- Location and venue selection
- Event app platform build
- Supplier and venue management
- Ability to influence event design
- Ownership of all logistics and event delivery
- Staging and production design
- All event aspects including accommodation, catering, signage, attendee experience, etc
Education and experience
- Extensive experience in event management with a strong focus on delivering high impact conferences, managing speakers and sponsors
- Strong planning and organisational skills, and attention to detail
- Experience with international events in the b2b industry
- Demonstrated experience managing events
- Proficiency in CRM systems advantageous
- Proficiency in MS Office and Google applications advantageous
- Proven experience in leading agencies and contractors
- Strong budget management skills and able to maximise impact while controlling costs
- Creative and innovative mind-set, ad-hoc problem-solving and ability to deal with ambiguity
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience in influencing cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
- Analytical mindset, able to interpret data and apply insights to improve event performance and refine strategy.
- Track record in working effectively with cross-functional and international teams
- A willingness to travel and ability to work independently and autonomously, and work across time zones
- Bachelor’s degree in event management, marketing, business, communications, or related field
Key competencies
- Exceptional client management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a changing, fast-paced work environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity with event technologies, and ability to assess new technologies and make strategic recommendations
- Able to fulfil flexible working hours during busy periods, and travel as required
- Pro-active, reliable, results orientated
- Curiosity and a basic interest in global affairs
- Strong presentation skills
- Works well under pressure
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What we offer
Benefits
We offer excellent benefits including an incentive programme, generous annual and parental leave policies, volunteering days and well-being support throughout the year, as well as free access to all Economist content. Country specific benefits are also offered.
Our Values
Our values are a collective set of beliefs and behaviours that strengthen The Economist Group's purpose and demonstrate where we want to be as an organisation. They reflect on our mission to pursue progress for individuals, organisations and the world.
Independence
We are not bound to any party or interest and encourage exploration and free-thinking. We champion freedom, both within our organisation and around the world.
Integrity
We are bold in our efforts to uncover the truth and stand up for what we believe in. We inspire trust through our rigour, fact-checking and transparency.
Excellence
We aspire to the highest standards in all we do. We are ambitious and inquisitive in our pursuit of continuous progress and innovation.
Inclusivity
We value diversity in thought and background and encourage healthy debate with a breadth of perspectives. We treat our colleagues and customers fairly and respectfully.
Openness
We foster a collaborative and empathetic culture conducive to the interests, wit and initiative of our colleagues. New ideas are our lifeblood.
The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues and potential colleagues regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, gender identity, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status or any other status.