Senior Events Executive - 12 month FTC

Key Responsibilities

• Work with key members of the Business Development team to develop and deliver an events programme aligned with service line plans and priorities and target markets
• Actively contribute ideas for innovative event formats, venues and experiences that differentiate the firm in target markets and maximise client engagement through events and corporate hospitality
• Help manage adherence to standardised workflows, governance processes and event best practices
• Research and assess requests from BDM team colleagues and fee earners regarding event ideas in alignment with existing strategy and provide informed recommendations on event formats and delivery approaches to maximise impact and ROI
• Ensure all events comply with firm policies and standards, including financial and budget controls, brand guidelines and relevant regulatory and reputational considerations

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of a broad range of events including: 
  • Ogier seminars, webinars, conferences, thought leadership events, roundtables (in-person, hybrid and virtual) and exhibition stands at industry conferences
  • client entertainment and corporate hospitality
• Provide event support across the firm, in line with agreed service levels and quality standards across jurisdictions
• Coordinate all event logistics including venues, suppliers, catering, production, branding and merchandise / gifts where applicable working closely with the Brand and Marketing Communications teams to ensure consistent branding, messaging and campaign integration
• Manage budgets and actively monitor spend against agreed allocations; identify opportunities to optimise cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality delivery and client experience
• Attend events where required to oversee delivery, manage stakeholders and ensure high standards. This may require overseas travel
• Manage invitations, RSVPs and attendance tracking ensuring effective integration of invitations, attendance tracking and CRM data capture to support client intelligence and BD activity
• Produce post-event reports including attendance analysis, budget tracking and key insights to inform future activity

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Candidate must have 3–4 years’ experience in an events role, with responsibility for planning and delivering a broad range of corporate events simultaneously, including logistics, supplier coordination, budgeting, invitations and attendee management
• Experience using relevant systems and platforms, including CRM, email marketing and event management tools
• Tech savvy with high proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and geographies
• Experience of managing virtual and hybrid events and use of digital/event technology platforms is desirable
• Experience of working in a fast-paced professional services or corporate environment, with an understanding of the standards and expectations associated with a client-focused business and how events support client development and business outcomes
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders, including Partners, Directors and other senior members of the business
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations effectively, including prioritisation and competing requests
• Confident working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills with a high level of attention to detail - ability to deliver high-quality work and meet deadlines
• Strong client service mindset with focus on delivering high quality, on brand experiences

About
Ogier is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We’re committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and comfortable for everyone. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we strive to ensure equitable opportunities for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage in your recruitment journey with us, please let us know, we’ll be happy to work with you to ensure you have the best possible experience.Ogier provides legal advice on BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Irish, Jersey and Luxembourg law. Our network of locations also includes Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo. Legal services for the corporate and financial sectors form the core of our business, principally in the areas of banking and finance, corporate, investment funds, dispute resolution, private equity and private wealth. We also have strong practices in the areas of employee benefits and incentives, employment law, regulatory, restructuring and insolvency and property. Ogier's corporate administration business, Ogier Global, incorporates and administers a wide variety of vehicles including public and private companies, partnerships and trusts. Ogier is based in 13 jurisdictions including Beijing, BVI, Cayman Islands, Dubai, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jersey, London, Luxembourg, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.