Events and Networking Manager

Candidate Profile:

Essential skills and Experience
?Extensive professional event management experience
?Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a variety of stakeholders and audiences
?Confident manner and ability to communicate, influence and motivate others at all levels, both within and external to the school
?Sound understanding of the wider School's offerings and those of competitors
?Exceptional project planning and management skills
?Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
?Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
?Comfortable working under pressure in a customer-facing role
?Budget management experience
?Flexible approach to working hours
?Experience of managing external suppliers and agencies
?High standard of database, IT and literacy skills
?Experience of using software to extract, analyse and report on data
?Positivity and ability to cope with issues with a calm and measured response
?Well-developed people skills and the ability to build rapport with all elements of the school community and external stakeholders
?Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
?Pro-active, self-starter
?Good team player

Additional skills that would be advantageous
?Excellent English language skills ? verbal and written
?Ability to communicate in Thai (useful, but not essential)
?Experience of working in an educational environment

Position Summary:
The Events and Networking Manager is a key member of the Riverside Marketing team. He/she will be responsible for planning, managing and delivering all Admissions and wider events for Riverside campus to agreed timescales and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

Internal and external events
?To work with the Riverside SMT, Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, Director of Admissions and Bangkok Director of Marketing to plan an annual calendar of internal and external events
?To deliver a range of admissions and wider events (face-to-face, virtual and hybrid) to the highest possible standards, on deadline and on budget, ensuring final sign off is sought for all costs related to event budget in good time
?To manage the day-to-day activities and logistics related to the school's event programme
?To ensure risk assessments are completed in a timely fashion and provided to the Director of Business Services
?To liaise with internal service providers ? maintenance, catering, security, reception, etc., providing relevant information and direction as necessary to ensure smooth preparation and operation of all events.
?To work with Marketing and Communications Officer to identify and secure cost effective external services, equipment, d?cor items and marketing collateral
?To develop event marketing and communications plans in liaison with key stakeholders and departmental colleagues
?To work with the Graphics team to develop and create marketing assets including invitations, event collateral and event signage that adhere to the school's brand guidelines
?To draft and develop content briefs for use in event campaigns ? in liaison with the Associate Marketing Manager ? Content.
?To work closely with Senior Marketing and Communications Manager and Digital Manager to ensure events are publicised and promoted as appropriate to the event
?To agree event objectives and metrics with Riverside Senior Marketing and Communications Manager prior to event and provide post-event review and feedback
?To track registrations and manage attendee lists

Networking
?To work with the Marketing and Communications Officer to manage the calendar of networking opportunities for the Bangkok Director of Marketing and senior leaders at both Riverside and City campuses
?To maintain and extend the school?s relationships with Chambers of Commerce, local partners and other key stakeholders
?To maintain dual marketing relationships with partners in Bangkok
?In coordination with Admissions, assist in the development of relationships with relocation companies, corporate HR departments, embassies, property developers and other relevant organisations
?To identify PR opportunities with partners and liaise with relevant Marketing team members to respond appropriately

Presentation
?To monitor quality of site branding and presentation, including site information screens
?To work with Graphics team and relevant site/academic staff to ensure consistent, on-brand presentation of all areas
?To create and maintain a schedule of site presentation reviews to ensure general presentation, specific marketing materials and relevant displays are updated and maintained
?To oversee specification of all branded apparel to ensure compliance with brand guidelines
?To work closely with Marketing and Communications Officer to ensure cost effective purchase and creation of all presentation and branded materials

Other Responsibilities
?To undertake any other appropriate tasks as directed by the Riverside Senior Marketing and Communications Manager or Bangkok Director of Marketing.
?On occasion, provide professional event management assistance to the Associate Marketing manager ? Events, at Shrewsbury City Campus.

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