We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Executive to join our Marketing & Sales team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity that will be based in our London office.

Osborne Clarke is recognised as one of the UK's most forward-thinking law firms. Our success is down to excellence in our approach to our clients, our people and our business. We are renowned for our unstuffy and supportive culture, encouraging all our people to make the most of their talent in a fast growing and exciting environment.

With a growing international reach, particularly in Europe but also across Asia and the US, we look after a wide range of commercial clients such as Facebook and Vodafone, as well as entrepreneurs and digital start-ups.

Our focussed strategy and positive working environment have been rewarded by many prestigious awards for career progression, management and culture, including being named Roll on Friday's 'Firm of the year' 2018.

What you'll do

Reporting to the Events Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with the planning and implementation of the firm's events programme, ensuring it is in line with the firm's strategic priorities and demonstrates maximum return on investment.

Specifically, you will provide support to the Events Manager in delivering the UK events programme and in the preparation of management information behind these events.

You will take ownership of some of the firms in-house events across our London, Bristol and Reading offices; acting as the project co-ordinator: from taking initial brief, agreeing objectives and preparing a cost estimate, through to timely follow up with delegates, providing feedback and recording ROI.

You will also be required to build strong working relationships. This will include building visibility internally and becoming a key point of contact for events, and also maintaining a network of core, quality external suppliers. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of client and internal events  including, but not limited to, in-house seminars and conferences, off-site private dinners, drinks receptions, parties, corporate hospitality and webinars.

What we're looking for

You will be an enthusiastic, personable Events Executive, or an Events Assistant looking to take the next step in your career. You will also ideally have a proven background working within a legal or professional services environment, although other sectors may be considered.

Although this role is based in London, we are looking for someone who is happy to travel to our other UK offices when needed, and has the flexibility to attend early morning and evening events.

Also required:

• Confident communication skills and the ability to establish productive relationships with people at all levels.
• A pro-active, flexible approach to work and the willingness to go the extra mile to do a great job
• Strong understanding of client care and how to deliver this in an events environment.
• Professional, enthusiastic, self-motivated problem solver.
• Ability to record and collate management information accurately.
• Maintains an understanding of the market place and a network of supplier relationships outside of the firm.
• Some experience of food and beverage in an events environment.
• Excellent project management, time management and organisation skills.
• Experience of using CRM databases, ideally including InterAction.
• Experience of using e-marketing software, ideally Vuture Vx.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office Products – strong skills in Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Applications

To submit your application, please click on the link provided.

At Osborne Clarke, we are known for our open and inclusive culture. We believe that by investing in the diversity and wellbeing of our people, we create an environment where everyone can thrive to be the best that they can be. This means recognising that our people have lives and commitments outside of work. We have invested in connected working for our people and, where possible, we will accommodate flexible working for all our roles.