Events Manager (Maternity Cover)

Role: Events Manager (Maternity Cover)

Reporting Line: Head of Marketing & Communications

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years of event management experience, ideally in a professional services or corporate setting.
• Project Management: Strong ability to manage multiple events simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to think on your feet and resolve issues efficiently during live events.
• Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with event management tools, CRM platforms, and digital marketing channels.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work outside standard hours for event execution when required.

Primary Job Purpose:

Al Tamimi & Company is seeking a highly organised and proactive Events Manager (Maternity Cover) to oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of high-quality events that align with the firm’s strategic objectives. The role will manage internal and external events, ensuring seamless delivery and maximum engagement with clients, stakeholders, and employees.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Event Planning & Execution:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute a range of corporate events, including client networking events, conferences, seminars, sponsorship activations, and internal firm events.
• Manage event logistics, including venue selection, catering, AV setup, branding, and speaker coordination.
• Oversee guest lists, invitations, and RSVP management, ensuring high attendance and engagement.
• Develop event briefs, run sheets, and post-event reports.

Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise with internal teams, including Business Development, Marketing, and Practice Groups.
• Maintain relationships with external suppliers, venues, and agencies to ensure cost-effective and high-quality service delivery.
• Work closely with partners and senior stakeholders to tailor events that enhance client relationships.

Budgeting & Reporting:

• Manage event budgets, ensuring cost control and calculate return on investment where possible.
• Track and measure event success, providing post-event analysis and recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare reports on event performance, attendance, and engagement for senior management.

Marketing & Communications Integration:

• Ensure event promotion aligns with broader marketing campaigns, leveraging social media, email marketing, and digital platforms.
• Oversee branding and collateral production for events, ensuring consistency in messaging and visual identity.
• Work with the Communications team to develop pre- and post-event content, including event photography, press releases, and client communications.

Education & Certification:

• Degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications, or a related field preferred.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Essential to our success as a regional law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.

We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.

Al Tamimi & Company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.