Events Executive

Summary

Join Climate Bonds Initiative as their Events Executive for a 12-month contract, supporting the global annual events team. Based remotely in the UK or Europe, you will assist in planning and coordinating events, managing logistics, and engaging with stakeholders. The role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, along with experience in event planning within a corporate environment. Opportunities for career progression and structured development are offered, including a bespoke induction program and lunch and learns. The ideal candidate will have a passion for event planning and a keen interest in climate action.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Events, Marketing or other Communications related field
• Minimum of one year in events planning or related field from within a corporate environment
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail, with ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with sponsors, vendors and colleagues
• Proficiency in Microsoft office
• Excellent English fluency, other languages are beneficial
• Ability to travel on occasion
• Flexibility to work out of office hours (when working on an event)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and coordination of the events, including venue research and selection, vendor management, menu planning and entertainment bookings (where required)
• Coordinate event logistics, including speaker and sponsor engagement, audio visual equipment, venue logistics
• Coordination of the digital event platform (where used) and update of relevant content on website on regular basis
• Collaborate with marketing and comms team in developing event marketing materials and outreach strategies including production of newsletters, mailing lists and mailings
• Serve as point of contact for event attendees, vendors and sponsors, providing exceptional customer service
• Manage event registration, ensuring accurate and timely data entry and communication with attendees
• Support event management of our events, on-site and online, including set-up, registration and tear-down
• Assist with conducting post event evaluations and analysis, gathering feedback from attendees, vendors and sponsors
• Assist in the creation of event proposals and sponsorship packages (where needed)

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in Climate action and an understanding of the role of Climate Finance
• Ability to work within a global and multicultural team at different levels, as well as with external stakeholders
• Flexible and copes well under pressure
• Digital and website technical interest
• Understanding of event technologies and platforms
• Experience planning hybrid events

Benefits

• Amazing opportunities for career progression and structured career development – we’ll work with you to explore your learning development and career potential
• We offer a structured and bespoke induction programme specifically suited to the team you’ll be joining and the specific role you’ll be doing. During your first few months, you’ll be given all the training you need to succeed in your role
• Opportunity to attend a series of Lunch and Learns, delivered by internal subject matter experts and external guest speakers
• An international and diverse work atmosphere
• The chance to be part of our rapid growth and play a key role in the next exciting phase of Climate Bonds Initiative journey