Conference Executive

Looking to propel your career in events? Want to join a venue where the people are prioritised at the highest level? This role could be for you

- Hybrid Working - 1 day WFH per week where possible (WFH may not be possible during busier periods)

- Incentive Scheme

- Healthcare Cash Plans (Healthshield - applicable for after probation period)

- 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 after 5 years

- Out of hours meal provisions for early/late shifts

- Wellbeing initiatives - Complimentary quarterly chair massages and weekly yoga sessions

The Company

This historical venue welcomes an incredible variety of events from conferences to exhibitions, awards, fundraisers and more. They pride themselves on repeat shows with clients, welcoming tens of thousands of visitors to a wide range of exhibitions and events. With a focus on their environmental impact, and as a B Corp Certified Organisation, they plan to reach Net-Zero in the coming years as well as proudly being recognised in The Sunday Times Best places to Work in 2025, plus a host of other awards including best venue under 8,000sqm at the Exhibition News Awards.

This company offers an excellent benefits package where its people and culture are really valued. They are a B Corp Certified Organisation and were recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for 2025.

The Role

There is now an opportunity to join the events team as a Conference Executive. This candidate will provide operational and administrative support for events while also acting as a main point of contact for client needs within the venue. Key responsibilities include:

- Liaising with clients and organisers to deliver a range of events

- Arranging and conducting site visits

- Liaising with and communicating key event details to internal stakeholders and suppliers

- Support the post-event process, including follow-ups with internal teams and clients

- Act as a primary contact within the event space for clients, contributing to product development and service improvements

- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, exhibitors, and service providers

- On the floor event management (evenings and weekends can be required)

- Responding to event enquiries in order to contribute to the department budget

The Candidate

To be successful as a Conference Executive, you will have previous experience delivering medium to large scale events, excellent communication skills and initiative and an enthusiastic approach to delivering seamless events. An existing event venue background would be preferential however candidates from within an event organiser, event agency, or corporate events team may also be considered.

In return they offer an excellent benefits package, fantastic team culture and overall package. This is a unique opportunity to work at one of the world's leading venues on an exciting portfolio and is not to be missed!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: LKS17535