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Are you passionate about event delivery in excellence?

Are you interested in leading ambitious EU projects on cutting-edge topics?

Are you eager to join a resourceful Events Team driving change for its clients?

Then, share with us your application and join ICF Next Events Team.

Job description:

ICF Next is one of the leading integrated communication agencies in Europe, specialising in large-scale events and campaigns across the European Union. We are looking for a creative and dynamic team player to fill the position of Senior Event Project Manager. The ideal candidate has an excellent knowledge of event management as well as strong project management skills; undertakes the full coordination and delivery of complex and large-scale event projects with a strong communication element; delivers physical, hybrid and online events in a qualitative and timely manner; oversees and monitors financially large-scale event projects; is commercial-minded and solution-oriented; leads and manages project teams of event managers and other experts; contributes to the preparation of offers for EC FWCs tenders related to events.

Responsibilities:

Planning and delivery of medium/ large-scale high level event projects for the EU InstitutionsCoordination and management of medium and large-size event projects from A to ZIdeas and suggestions for enhanced, connected experiences to audience and stakeholdersEvent concept and format ideas generation and designDaily contact with clients (EU Institutions)Strong and efficient project management skillsClient point of contact (PoC) throughout the project ensuring quality delivery and control and sound financial managementBudget management, monitoring and optimisationCoordination with internal creative and production teams involved in event projectsCoordination with service providers, suppliers and network of local partnersDay-to-day supervision of project tasksQuality control, time, change and resources management of projectsSustainable, innovative and inclusive event servicesPreparation of technical and financial offers and contribution to event-related tender offers.

Requirements:

From 6 to 8 years’ experience in event organisation and management in a communication environment, preferably for the EU Institutions and the European Commission. Experience in event organisation and delivery in more than 3 countries is considered an assetFrom 3 to 5 years’ experience in project delivery, quality control, conflict resolution and managing a project implementation teamExcellent communication, organisational and planning skillsStrong project and time management skills (Prince 2 or PM2 certification will be considered an asset)Proven organisation and delivery of complex, medium and large-scale online and physical event projects (conferences, meetings, webinars, seminars, roadshows) with communication elements and networking and exhibition activities, running in parallel, during preparation and implementationGood overview of online registration, conferencing and engagement tools and platforms (like Zoom, Teams, Webex, Interactio, Hopin, Sli.do, etc.)Knowledge of the EU market and ability to identify and contract event logistics suppliers and venues in Belgium and other EU countriesAbility to work on the preparation of offers for Request for Services and Tenders/BidsExcellent knowledge of English and French (any other language i.e. German or Spanish will be considered an asset)Focus on cost-efficient, novel, inclusive, gender-balanced and sustainable event servicesBasic knowledge of registration tools like CVENT, Swoogo and B2Match is also an assetAbility to operate and use corporate project management toolExtensive understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications in event organisation and use of internal, corporate tools.University degree.

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