Events Officer

The Role

Are you an experienced events professional looking for your next challenge? Our client, a leading global engineering business, are seeking an Events Officer to support their international, national and local market engagement through high-profile exhibitions and events. This newly created role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering impactful events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise and coordinate our participation in international exhibitions across defence and other critical industries.
• Manage external contractors such as event organisers, stand-builders, and freight forwarders to ensure seamless event execution.
• Oversee event administration, including registrations, logistics, and scheduling.
• Collaborate with our in-house designer to develop engaging brand and campaign messaging.
• Support internal events, including media visits, demonstrations, and VIP engagements.
• Assist in career fairs and employee engagement initiatives in collaboration with HR.
• Deliver community engagement events as part of our social value activities.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in event management, preferably including exhibitions.
• Ability to align event delivery with marketing objectives.
• Strong contractor management skills with a problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Highly organised, proactive, and results-driven.

Benefits Package:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy 5 extra days).
• Discretionary bonus.
• Pension matched up to 8%.
• Free onsite lunch and parking.
• Private medical insurance & permanent health insurance (after probation).
• Death in service (3x annual salary).
• Paid professional memberships.
• Enhanced family leave policies.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a growing team. If you have 3-4 years of event organising experience and a background in large-scale B2B events, we’d love to hear from you!