Event Executive

EVENT EXECUTIVE

Be part of something iconic. Celebrating 40 years of industry leadership, Mark Allen fosters a culture of passion, creativity, fairness, and talent development. Now, we're looking for an Event Executive to bring passion and flair to our celebrated events team.

Join a team of 550 talented professionals across 7 offices. Take advantage of our hybrid model, spending three days a week in our unique Herne Hill office, which fosters connection and creativity. We offer on-the-job training to ensure you feel supported and empowered.

Salary is £25,000 plus company benefits

What You'll Be Doing & What We Can Offer You:

In this role, you'll be at the heart of our exhibitions team, working on events that lead the way in their sectors. You'll develop and manage project plans, ensuring every event runs smoothly from start to finish. You'll work closely with exhibitors, managing their profiles and registrations, and liaising with speakers to gather biographies and AV requirements. From preparing show guides and certificates to overseeing on-site operations, you'll play a key role in the success of our market-leading events.

If you're passionate about delivering events, are super organized, and enjoy a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect entry-level opportunity to build a rewarding career in events.

What We Ask In Return:

• Alignment with our values. If you're passionate, creative, fair, and nurturing, you'll thrive in our culture.
• You should have a proactive attitude and a commitment to excellence in everything you do.
• Resilience! A career in events is extremely rewarding, but it can be tough.
• A genuine interest in creating memorable events for our customers.
• Your organizational skills are strong, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• We value a shared belief in our company's values: being passionate, creative, fair, and nurturing. If you embody these traits, you'll fit right in.
• A desire to help foster a positive, collaborative culture where we support one another to achieve great things.
• Commitment to pushing boundaries and striving for excellence in everything you do.

Stand Out in Your Application

We want to see your personality, values, and transferable skills shine. To help you stand out, you can:

• Upload a video introduction about yourself.
• Submit a cover letter that highlights your enthusiasm and fit for this role.
• Request a recommendation from someone who can vouch for your potential.

Show us why you're excited to join us as we celebrate our 40th anniversary!

Key Details:

• Diversity & Inclusion: We value diverse perspectives; they make us stronger. If you're excited about this role but don't match every requirement, apply but share how your transferable skills will allow you to thrive.
• Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.
• Our Communities: We're home to specialist communities, including MA Agriculture, MA Business, MA Education & Music, MA Exhibitions, MA Financial Media, MA Healthcare, and MA Travel Retail.

Our Focus: Content is at the heart of everything we do, across print, digital, and events.

We use technology to identify applications generated by AI, ensuring a fair and human-led recruitment process. We encourage all candidates to apply in your own words so we can get to know the real you.