Meetings and Events Senior Project Manager, Sourcing and Contracting

Job description

Job Title: Meetings and Events Senior Project Manager, Sourcing and Contracting Brand: Emota: Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch or London or Manchester (hybrid - min of 2 days a week in closest office) Reporting to: Senior Director of Meetings and Events Direct reports: None: A bit about the role … As an experienced Senior Project Manager specialising in venue sourcing and contracting for meetings and events, you will play an important role in the early planning of global projects for one of our renowned clients. From the initial brief stage, you will shape meeting and events project requirements and goals, ensuring you align the venue sourcing with client needs, budgets and event priorities. You will lead and co-ordinate the end-to-end venue sourcing process. Working in close partnership with the Emota Venue Sourcing Team, you will deliver comprehensive briefs, manage shortlisting activity, and present well-considered recommendations to clients. Taking ownership through venue selection, you will lead negotiations, manage and finalise contracts and develop detailed budgets, before ensuring a smooth and structured handover to delivery teams. You will manage the full hotel contracting proc...