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AON Events Manager (FTC) in Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Events Manager - Fixed Term Contract
Are you an event professional with a proven track record?
Are you a self-starter with the ability and willingness to roll up your sleeves and execute to get the job done! If so, we may have the perfect role for you.
We are looking for a Events Manager to join our team on a fixed term contract, to cover maternity leave. In this role, you will have the flexibility to work from our London office and virtually at home.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
This is an exciting opportunity to work at Aon in a strong team of event professionals and within a wider Marketing and Communications function in the UK. Every day is different. You will be responsible for planning and executing some of our most prestigious external events, including conferences, exhibitions and hospitality, that build Aon’s reputation, drive engagement and create demand for our products and solutions.
You will be responsible for:
Establishing and maintaining relationships with venues and key external suppliers
Engaging with business leaders to understand their business goals and to align our events accordingly
Communicating with relevant stakeholders to keep them informed of the event progress, logistics and post-event follow-up
Ensuring brand standards are consistently applied across event assets
Managing budgets and the event compliance approval process
Measuring actionable management information and reporting to demonstrate the value of events to the business and use learning’s to refine and improve future events
Providing insight into the best and the most impactful formats based on broader industry knowledge, and effectively challenge the conventional thinking in producing an event
Understanding market context to inform the delivery of word class guest experience on time and on budget
Providing insight into how each event contributes to the overall customer journey plan, highlighting key challenges to ensure exceptional experiences are delivered
Deployment of consistent frameworks and toolkits to enable a more repeatable approach to events to ensure global consistency and best-in-class experiences
How this opportunity is different
It’s an exciting time to be working at Aon in the Events Team. Not only do we create outstanding events that our clients want to attend, but we are able to demonstrate the impact our events have on revenue. Evaluating, monitoring and reporting on event performance and ROI to demonstrate impact and inform future strategy and event portfolio is a game-changer. It enables us to have informed, data-driven conversations with stakeholders and really shape Aon’s event portfolio and strategy.
Aon welcomes colleagues who are innovative and challenge the conventional thinking. We want you to bring your experiences and ideas to shape and develop our flagship events. As well as working with the UK Marketing and Communications team, you are part of a global team working with colleagues in the Global Client Experience Centre of Excellence.
Stakeholder management is a core skill as you will be working with colleagues within the business ensuring that proposed events are aligned to business priorities and providing regular updates. You will be responsible for providing regular progress updates and briefing Senior Leaderships on key events.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
Proven events experience, preferably in a global professional services firm
Experience in structuring and managing virtual events, driving registration, earning and keeping attendee attention, and virtual event platforms i.e. ON24
Excellent organisational skills, results driven, strong attention to detail and can combine strategic thinking with effective execution
A standout colleague, with excellent written and communications skills with the ability to operate and liaise confidently with stakeholders internally and externally
Self-starter with demonstrated ability and willingness to roll up sleeves and execute to get the job done.
Understand the customer decision making processes for B2B sales cycles and all marketing touchpoints (PR, Media, Digital, Communications, Social, etc.)
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com
2541550 Events Manager - Fixed Term Contract
Are you an event professional with a proven track record?
Are you a self-starter with the ability and willingness to roll up your sleeves and execute to get the job done! If so, we may have the perfect role for you.
We are looking for a Events Manager to join our team on a fixed term contract, to cover maternity leave. In this role, you will have the flexibility to work from our London office and virtually at home.
Aon is in the business of better decisions
At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like
This is an exciting opportunity to work at Aon in a strong team of event professionals and within a wider Marketing and Communications function in the UK. Every day is different. You will be responsible for planning and executing some of our most prestigious external events, including conferences, exhibitions and hospitality, that build Aon’s reputation, drive engagement and create demand for our products and solutions.
You will be responsible for:
Establishing and maintaining relationships with venues and key external suppliers
Engaging with business leaders to understand their business goals and to align our events accordingly
Communicating with relevant stakeholders to keep them informed of the event progress, logistics and post-event follow-up
Ensuring brand standards are consistently applied across event assets
Managing budgets and the event compliance approval process
Measuring actionable management information and reporting to demonstrate the value of events to the business and use learning’s to refine and improve future events
Providing insight into the best and the most impactful formats based on broader industry knowledge, and effectively challenge the conventional thinking in producing an event
Understanding market context to inform the delivery of word class guest experience on time and on budget
Providing insight into how each event contributes to the overall customer journey plan, highlighting key challenges to ensure exceptional experiences are delivered
Deployment of consistent frameworks and toolkits to enable a more repeatable approach to events to ensure global consistency and best-in-class experiences
How this opportunity is different
It’s an exciting time to be working at Aon in the Events Team. Not only do we create outstanding events that our clients want to attend, but we are able to demonstrate the impact our events have on revenue. Evaluating, monitoring and reporting on event performance and ROI to demonstrate impact and inform future strategy and event portfolio is a game-changer. It enables us to have informed, data-driven conversations with stakeholders and really shape Aon’s event portfolio and strategy.
Aon welcomes colleagues who are innovative and challenge the conventional thinking. We want you to bring your experiences and ideas to shape and develop our flagship events. As well as working with the UK Marketing and Communications team, you are part of a global team working with colleagues in the Global Client Experience Centre of Excellence.
Stakeholder management is a core skill as you will be working with colleagues within the business ensuring that proposed events are aligned to business priorities and providing regular updates. You will be responsible for providing regular progress updates and briefing Senior Leaderships on key events.
Skills and experience that will lead to success
Proven events experience, preferably in a global professional services firm
Experience in structuring and managing virtual events, driving registration, earning and keeping attendee attention, and virtual event platforms i.e. ON24
Excellent organisational skills, results driven, strong attention to detail and can combine strategic thinking with effective execution
A standout colleague, with excellent written and communications skills with the ability to operate and liaise confidently with stakeholders internally and externally
Self-starter with demonstrated ability and willingness to roll up sleeves and execute to get the job done.
Understand the customer decision making processes for B2B sales cycles and all marketing touchpoints (PR, Media, Digital, Communications, Social, etc.)
How we support our colleagues
In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com