About this role
As a Events and Marketing Executive, you’ll join BDO Clients & Markets team, supporting a events function and various marketing activity across the firm. This role offers broad exposure to professional services marketing, with involvement across internal and external events, marketing, campaigns, CRM, research and business development support, and more. It’s a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys event management and variety, works well in a collaborative team, and is keen to build upon an existing solid foundation across multiple areas of marketing. You’ll support the team across a range of activities, including: Project manage various firm events, including launches, conferences, seminars, roundtables, webinars and hospitality events. End-to-end planning, execution, and evaluation of events, ensuring seamless delivery and exceptional attendee experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet event objectives, budget and timelines. Preplanning of events, such as attendee lists, invitations, speakers, event registration, equipment, and promotional items. Source and manage external vendors and suppliers to support event logistics and production. Negotiate rates and manage contracts with vendors, including hotels, caterers and audio/visual suppliers, on behalf of the firm. Be present at live events to ensure smooth running and implementation. Conduct post-event evaluations to assess the success of each event and identify areas for improvement. Providing general marketing and administration support. Support in the preparation of proposals, pitches and presentations in a timely and accurate manner, using PowerPoint, word, excel Budget management, invoicing and purchase orders ensuring effective cost control. This role gives you visibility across how marketing supports a multi-service professional services firm in practice.