Job Description

Company Description

UNLEASH.ai is the go-to place on HR and breakthrough technologies that shape the future of work. UNLEASH is the essential source of news, analysis and market trends that inspire and empower organizational leaders worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK, with operations across Europe and the United States.

Our Portfolio of Conferences & Exhibitions includes:

UNLEASH WORLD (PARIS) \xe2\x80\x93 The Most Influential HR Event in the World showcases the next wave of breakthrough technologies and the global innovators shaping the future of work.

UNLEASH AMERICA (LAS VEGAS) - The International Festival of HR is where the world\'s HR Leaders come to do business and discover inspirational stories and know-how that change the way organizations think about HR and innovation.

Ultimately, we provide a platform to share ideas that work, network, and do business.

OUR MISSION

Be the world\xe2\x80\x99s #1 destination and marketplace for human resources, recruitment and learning leaders globally.

OUR PURPOSE

Repurpose Mankind in the Age of Machines.



As Event Director the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing our live events portfolio in America and in Europe. The role will require end-to-end management of different projects simultaneously while ensuring that all events are delivered successfully. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 4 year\'s experience of organizing large scale events and conferences, project driven, has excellent communication and people skills with a creative and entrepreneurial approach and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• A proven record of accomplishment of a minimum of 4 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience of delivering large scale events.
• Exceptional organizational and event critical path skills.
• Strong numerical skills for reporting & budgeting.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Customer oriented with a \xe2\x80\x9ccan do\xe2\x80\x9d attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passion and ambition - we shoot for the stars.

Additional Information

• Planning and delivering all live events to a high standard and within budget.
• Working with each department in relation to their own spending/ revenue generation and forecasts and acting where needed.
• Working with the Operations team to identify suitable dates, venues, and delivery plans for all events that can meet both delegate and sales needs whilst reflecting the key values of the brand.
• Ensuring cohesion between event and digital revenue streams, including cross-pollination of content.
• Overseeing all aspects of onsite management, including build-up and load-out, transportation and traffic management, registration, build productions, delegate and sponsor management, crowd management and coordination of venue and vendor teams of security, AV, catering and supporting staff.
• Lead the research, creation, and delivery of event content. Ensuring that the programmes include programme research, agenda writing, and speaker acquisition and are in line with market trends and delegate needs by directly managing the production resource.
• Ensuring that content is in response to data-driven and market-led information.
• Create new, interactive features and formats that add considerable value to high-level agendas, with a focus on delivering amazing attendee, speaker, and partner experiences every time.
• Working with the CRO and Marketing Director to ensure delivery of event revenue, ensuring that the correct sales strategy is in place and is then followed throughout the campaign.
• Support the sales and marketing team by ensuring they are fully briefed on event content and opportunities.
• Ensuring the sales delivery is completed and that the clients have a positive experience working with UNLEASH and gain the needed return from their campaign.
• Communicating and working closely with internal departments to ensure that all deadlines are met, and critical path is delivered.
• Be responsible for delivering all necessary event management plans, including safety plan, risk assessment, permissions, crew staffing etc.
• Demonstrable leadership in successful conference production and tradeshow/exhibition operations.
• Prepare and present post-event evaluation.
• Strategize operational delivery of all events in Vegas and Paris for the next 3 years.
• Lead on all sustainability efforts for the events.

What we offer in return:

• \xe2\x80\x8d\xe2\x9a\x95\xef\xb8\x8f Private Medical Insurance
• Unlimited Holidays/PTO
• Up to 3 volunteer days annually to help give back to society whilst working on issues you feel passionate about
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Modern and friendly co-working environment in London with a fun and ambitious team for those days when you may want to work from an office
• Access to the greatest Influencers and Pioneers in the World
• Paid Sick Leave
• \xef\xb8\x8f Life Assurance Scheme (x4 Salary).
• Compassionate Leave \xe2\x80\x94 up to 10 days\' time off if you lose a loved one
• 6 Months Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Employee Referral Scheme
• \xe2\xad\x90 Long Service Award
• A great opportunity to gain relevant experience and inspire challenges in an international environment

Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At UNLEASH, we\'re committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are a global community, and we believe our unique qualities should be celebrated as they are critical to our innovation. It\'s essential to us that you bring your authentic self to work every single day, no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise. Inclusion isn\'t just an initiative at UNLEASH.

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