Candidate 6115
Meetings & Events Business Partner
£70,000 to £80,000
Full Time/Permanent
In-person Events
Planning & Strategy
London
August 2021 – present Meetings & Events Business Partner – BCG (Boston Consulting Group)
- Responsible for partnering with the Global Chief of Staff and team for the strategic planning and delivery of the flagship global program (audience 2500+ pax) in accordance with goals and objectives set by the CEO.
- Acting as the liaison between the internal stakeholder and the Meetings & Events team to bring together the following services: sourcing, city/site selection, venues, suppliers, technology platforms and event operations strategy
- Leading the operations team (25 people+) to successfully execute design, logistics (including meeting space management, food and beverage, evening events, etc.), technology, production, communication, and security
- Responsible for selecting suppliers and managing the delivery of outsourced elements – such as DMCs, freelancers and event agencies – including RFPs, interviews, appointment, onboarding and managing subsequent relationship
- Building trust with the stakeholders - creating transparency throughout planning journey, providing true leverage to the teams, creating value, and enhancing flagship event's experiences.
- Able and ambitious event leader with over 13 years’ experience in the global Meetings & Events industry. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build and develop high performing international teams to deliver on business goals and deliver world class events.
- Adept at establishing and maintaining close relationships with suppliers and stakeholders – extremely comfortable at communicating across all levels of seniority
- Highly pro-active character with strong organisational, financial management and people management skills