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Conference Project Manager
Abbey Group —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Events Manager
Aberdeen —Edinburgh
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Salesforce
- Project management
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Assistant Sales & Events Manager
HandPickedHotels —Edinburgh
- From £18.32 an hour
- Sales
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Events Coordinator
Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club —Edinburgh
- £27,316 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Office
- Hotel
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Sales & Events Manager
Elior UK —Edinburgh
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Organisational skills
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Assistant Group Conference & Events Manager
The Caledonian Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- From £45 a day
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Hotel
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
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Event Bar Manager | Murrayfield Stadium
Freemans Event Partners —Edinburgh
- £16 - £17 an hour
- Temporary
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Presentation skills
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Meeting & Events Supervisor
The Caledonian Edinburgh —Edinburgh
- £13.27 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Events Coordinator
Penicuik Estate —Penicuik
- £28,000 - £35,000 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
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Social Media and Events Manager
Bridges Properties —Livingston
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
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Operational Support Administrator - Operations and Events
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland —Edinburgh
- £24,098.06 a year
- Hybrid work
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El Dorado Taqueria —Edinburgh
- From £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Employee discount
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Conference Project Manager

Abbey Group -
Edinburgh

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
6 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Customer service
English
Microsoft Office
Organisational skills
Computer skills
Business
Communication skills

Full job description

THE COMPANY

Abbey Conferences is part of the Abbey Group, an established and fast-growing Destination Management Company, dedicated to selling the destinations of Ireland and the UK to the International travel trade on a B2B basis.

The Group has five divisions specialising in specific types of inbound tourism

Conferences
Events
Group Tours
Individual & Online Travel
Incentive & Luxury leisure travel

Abbey Conferences are multi-award-winning International Conferences organisers with offices in Dublin and Edinburgh. Under our Abbey Conferences brand, we provide a wide range of professional conferences services in-person, virtual and hybrid basis.

WHY WORK FOR US

The Abbey Group is proud to hold a certification for being a Great Place To Work UK & a Great Place to Work Ireland
Progressive Company
Deloitte Best Managed company for 16 consecutive years
Hybrid/blended working option available
Up to 60 days per year remote working abroad
A paid day off on your birthday & an additional paid day off over the Christmas period
Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
Company contribution to occupational pension scheme
Discretionary flexible benefit contribution towards pension or health care plan
Learning and development opportunities – individual training budget per year
Employee Assistance Programme – health & wellbeing support
Active Social Committee and Green Team including free events throughout the year

TITLE OF VACANCY:

Conference Project Manager, Abbey Conferences – Dublin/Edinburgh (hybrid)

We are looking for an experienced Conference Project Manager who can manage multiple large and complex conferences at once. The right candidate will work closely together with the Director of Operations and will be responsible for supervising junior members of the team to ensure that all assigned tasks are completed on time. Budget Management and Timelines are an important part of this role.

THE ROLE AND CORE DUTIES INCLUDE:

Co-ordinate and manage the organisation of all assigned conferences.
Client relationship management - be the key company contact with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and attend all LOC meetings.
Work with LOC to design all aspects of the conference and to implement the direction of the LOC in relation to the conference.
Onsite management - be the company’s key representative on site during the operation of the conference.
Manage and support the departmental staff assigned to the conference.
Provide support and training to conference presenters/hosts to ensure they understand the LOC’s objectives for the conference and to familiarise themselves with all the technical aspects of the conference.
Accommodation management/venue management/supplier management.
Online registration & abstract management.
AV and catering co-ordination.
Website set up and maintenance.
Transport & travel management.
Social Programme creation and co-ordination.
Budget management.
Support our Sponsorship Manager with funding/sponsorship & exhibition activities.
Attend supplier meetings.
Attending presentations on occasion where required.
Complete financial and credit control over the conferences handled by the company.
Assist with the supervision of staff allocated to the Conference division.
Maintenance and development of the Company’s Event Management system. This includes setting up and maintaining conferences in the system and the management of the Online Registration and Abstract Submission systems. The role also extends to integration of external client websites to the Company’s internal system. (Training provided)
Assisting the Abbey Group with its environmental and responsible tourism initiatives.
Any other duties as assigned from time to time by your manager or other or board member.
International travel may be required and will be in compliance with the company’s Business Travel Policy.

REQUIREMENTS:

Essential:

Extensive experience in a similar role/company
Ability to meet agreed time paths/deadlines
Motivated self-starter with a passion for client care plus a commitment to delivering services to the highest level
Good team player
Strong technical/computer abilities
Excellent communication skills
Willingness to travel – mainly within the UK & Ireland but also possibly to some mainland European locations
Relevant 3rd level degree in Event Management, Tourism, Business or Languages or relevant experience
Very good knowledge of MS Office

Desirable:

Familiarity with the EventsAir conference management software is a distinct advantage

Abbey Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

What are your salary expectations?
If you are Ireland based, are you authorised to work in UK?

Language:

English (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH3 9DN

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