BCD Travel is hiring a Congress Event Manager to own the end-to-end delivery of congress and pharmaceutical events. You will guide stakeholders, manage budgets, negotiate with vendors, and ensure flawless execution for events in the UK and overseas.
What You'll Do
- Have overall responsibility for the planning and execution of congress events in the UK and overseas, including logistics, website, and delegate registration.
- Consult with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver event solutions that meet their objectives.
- Manage external vendors and suppliers for sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and event delivery.
- Take financial responsibility for the event budget, from preparation to final reconciliation.
- Consistently apply and demonstrate our expertise to our clients.
What We're Looking For
- Strong communication skills—listening, written, and verbal—with the ability to interpret client objectives.
- Ability to instill confidence in clients about our expertise.
- Proven end-to-end UK and overseas event delivery experience; congress experience is advantageous.
- Proven meeting technology and delegate registration knowledge and expertise.
- Excellent attention to detail and budget management skills.
- Pharmaceutical compliance knowledge is advantageous.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to react, think on your feet, offer solutions, and work on multiple projects and timelines at once.
- Ability to travel regularly in the UK and overseas.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
Nice to Have
- Virtual meeting platform and event mobile app experience.
- Event Management degree.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office
Team & Environment
You will be part of a client-dedicated team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible working environment.
Work Mode
This is a UK remote-based position with occasional in-person team meetings.
BCD Travel is committed to creating a community where people genuinely care and lead with empathy. We offer a flexible workplace with challenging work and values at our heart.
