Project Director - Medical Education, events specialists - London

Project Director - Medical Education, events specialists - London

Location: London , South East Salary: Upto 34,000 per annum Date posted: 18/04/2012 18:01 Job type:Permanent Company: Meet Contact: Vanessa Elms Ref: Totaljobs/VEPD Job ID: 53384877

Summary

Our client is a leading, international business-to-business media company.In 2006 the group acquired what is now the UKs leading publisher and events organiser for healthcare professionals working in diabetes and related conditions. They are a dynamic publishing and events team, with 20 staff members.

They are seeking a highly organised person to join their events team to organise conferences, workshops, symposia and exhibitions.

Company Background

This is a hugely successful company, who now publish 11 journals, 40 books and organise over 140 events for healthcare professionals across Europe. They stage up to 100 events a year in the UK, ranging from large 2 day conferences for up to 700 people, several series of roadshows for 20-50 people, webcasts, exhibitions, round table meetings, advisory boards and committee meetings.

Role Responsibilities

The role will include:

Over all project management of events and client management

Direct line management for events Manager

Budget management

Marketing

Venue searching and negotiation

Liaising with speakers to organise travel, accommodation etc.

Programme planning in conjunction with our editorial team and healthcare professionals

Liaising with exhibitors and sponsors

Logistic Management both pre and on-site

General ad hoc duties that may arise with specific events

Skills required

The successful candid ate will have an ability to work on multiple projects, from conception to completion and communicate effectively with all members of staff. They should have excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, be flexible and capable of adapting to revised priorities. They should be able and willing to take on responsibilities and use their own initiative to work independently.Some UK based travelling is required throughout the year. They will be a team player and confident communicating with people at all levels. They will be computer literate and have experience of using databases, Microsoft office especially excel and power point.

A minimum of 3-5 years experience of organising pharma / healthcare related events is essential along with experience in organising conferences and exhibitions within the pharmaceutical industry.

Salary

29 34k

To discuss this role in more detail in confidence please call Vanessa Elms on 0203 178 7488 or out of office hours on 07896 69 39 60 E-mail Vanessa@peoplewithchemistry.com

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