Event Executive

Location

Manchester

Company

Marketing Manchester

Contract type

Permanent/ Full- time

Salary

Up to £27,180 per annum

Closing Date

21/07/2026

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Marketing Manchester is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised Event Executive. In this role, you will support the Senior Event Manager with the development, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality events that promote Manchester as a world-class destination for business, leisure tourism, investment, and growth.

Marketing Manchester promotes Greater Manchester nationally and internationally as a place to visit, invest, meet and study. Our work is an essential component to successfully raise the profile of the city-region as the gateway to the North and improve global perceptions and city ranking. Marketing Manchester also supports Invest Manchester, Greater Manchester’s inward investment agency, in the delivery of promotion focusing on priority sectors and campaigns including digital, innovation and green.

To understand more about Marketing Manchester, please visit: marketingmanchester.com - Manchester's promotional agency.

You will be based at the Head Office in Manchester with agile working options.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of events that align with strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of event objectives.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to coordinate logistics and ensure all events are delivered on time and within budget.
• Support the evaluation of events through the preparation of internal and external reports, data analysis, and feedback collection.
• Lead on the planning and delivery of smaller events within the Growth Company and Marketing Manchester events calendar, with support from the Senior Event Manager.
• Liaise with venues and suppliers to confirm event details, ensuring services are delivered to agreed standards.
• Assist in the procurement process, obtaining quotes and managing supplier relationships with a focus on value for money.
• Represent Marketing Manchester and the wider Growth Company professionally at events, promoting a positive brand image.

About you

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Highly organised with excellent planning skills and strong attention to detail.
• A confident team player who is proactive and able to work independently when needed.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Skills Required

• Previous experience working in an events, marketing, or communications environment.
• Proven ability to support and deliver a range of event types across different formats and audiences.
• Strong understanding of event delivery, ideally supported by a professional qualification in event management, marketing, or a related field.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and event planning tools.
• Experience working with external partners and managing multiple event stakeholders.

We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.

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At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.

Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.

If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.

We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact Sign in to view email or call us on 0161 237 4447.

Examples include:

• Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance.

• Extra time for tasks.

• Interview questions shared beforehand.

• Accessibility software or equipment for assessments.

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GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.

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