Manager – Events

About Our Client

Our client is a leading professional organization dedicated to developing the accounting profession and supporting the growth of the industry through professional education, development, and industry initiatives.

Job Overview

The Manager – Events will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing various events and programmes. The role involves managing event budgets, logistics, suppliers, venues, and event teams while ensuring successful event delivery and effective stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop event concepts, themes, and objectives.
• Coordinate with speakers, performers, venues, and suppliers to ensure successful event arrangements.
• Prepare event plans, schedules, and budgets for approval.
• Manage and oversee event logistics and operational arrangements.
• Coordinate event-related materials and procurement requirements.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and smooth event setup and execution.
• Monitor and report actual event expenditure against approved budgets.
• Support initiatives and projects to strengthen brand awareness.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Recognized degree or full/part professional qualification, preferably in Marketing or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in event management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of taking ownership of multiple projects.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work on weekends and late evenings when required.
• Ability to travel outside Colombo occasionally.

Interested candidates may send their CV to [email protected]