Research suitable conference and social event venues
Negotiate and contract venues for conferences, dinners, drinks receptions and awards ceremonies. Including signing off your own contracts for dinners.
Produce and file important documentation pertaining to each event including (but not limited to) timelines, contracts, travel plans, checklists and supplier’s details
Determining and keeping an accurate record of event spend on each of our events
Liaise with external contractors and sponsors
Negotiate and execute partner agreements and venue contracts
Demonstrate effective communication with sales, editorial, sponsorship, production and other Centellic departments
Taking responsibility for handling issues and troubleshooting any problems, both from the office and onsite
Assist and mentor more junior members of the team
Conduct pre and post event evaluations with team members and report on findings

Highly organised, and an ability to work to tight targets and deadlines
Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to build rapport
Ability to communicate effectively with C-level audience
At least 2-3 years’ experience and proven track record of managing and delivering first class paid delegate B2B events and conference

Eye care
Employee Assistance Programme
A day off for your birthday
Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution)
Life assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
£350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym memberships or fitness classes
Puregym access
Perks at work platform access
Company socials
Access to Employee Affinity Networks
Mentoring scheme
Volunteering Day
Mortgage Advice
Work from anywhere (2 weeks)
Generous parental leave

Senior Event Operations Executive – Maternity Cover

Key skills