Event Executive

Assignment Type: Temporary, ongoing basis via Hays Location: Farnborough Working Environment: Hybrid working, with a combination of office-based and home-based working, plus travel to events as required. Pay Type: Competitive hourly rate The Role Passionate about creating exceptional experiences? This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of high-profile events that engage employees, partners, customers and stakeholders. From conferences and leadership events to large-scale brand activations, you will play a key role in planning and delivering impactful experiences. Working alongside experienced Event Managers and senior stakeholders, you will gain exposure to all stages of the event lifecycle, including planning, logistics, live event delivery and post-event evaluation. This role is ideal for someone looking to further develop their career in events, experiential marketing or communications within a fast-paced and professional environment. Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of major events, activations and experiential programmes, helping to create memorable experiences for a variety of audiences.
• Work closely with Event Managers to deliver internal events, partner engagement activities, conferences, incentive programmes and celebration events.
• Assist in the planning and execution of events from concept through to completion, coordinating venues, suppliers, logistics, communications and attendee experiences.
• Manage specific event workstreams and project activities, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget and to the highest standards.
• Brief and coordinate agencies and suppliers to achieve agreed objectives, timelines and budgets.
• Support event communications and promotional activity, working alongside internal teams to maximise engagement and impact.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business functions including Marketing, Sales, Finance, Procurement, Legal and Corporate Communications.
• Coordinate transportation and logistics requirements relating to events and wider brand activity.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement, helping to enhance processes, event technology and ways of working.
• Travel within the UK will be required, with occasional travel further afield. Working Pattern: Hybrid working is supported; however, a strong office presence is encouraged. The successful candidate will typically be office-based a minimum of four days per week when not attending events. Skills & Experience Required
• Minimum of two years' experience in events, experiential marketing, communications or a related discipline, gained either client-side or agency-side.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet challenging deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality event experiences.
• Experience working with agencies, suppliers and external partners to ensure successful event delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets, procurement processes and supplier relationships.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of experiential marketing, event production and creative delivery would be advantageous.
• Experience within automotive, retail or premium consumer brands would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Degree in Events, Marketing, Business or a related field is desirable; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Understanding of premium brand standards and customer experience principles would be advantageous. What's on Offer?
• Competitive hourly rate with an annual performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Free on-site parking and access to a subsidised restaurant.
• Access to an extensive online learning platform featuring thousands of training courses.
• Flexible employee benefits platform providing support across wellbeing, financial guidance and legal services.
• Opportunity to gain experience delivering high-profile events within a respected global organisation.