Senior Events Executive

About the team:

If you're passionate about delivering successful events and building strong relationships, then our Senior Events Executive role could be the perfect role for you. The role sits within the Marketing function and will predominantly be responsible for delivering events to support our lending brands as well as supporting our savings brands and some internal events. The role reports into the Events Manager and will work closely with the Head of Communications for Lending.

The role is based at our Chatham office but travelling to our other offices and event venues will be required.

About us:

The OSB Group is a leading specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market. Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB's unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

What you will be doing:

As Senior Events Executive you will take ownership of delivering key events across the year, proactively planning and preparing attendees, timelines, budgets and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Post events debrief and analysis will be key in order to focus and target continual development of future events and enhancement of activities, ultimately driving an increase in sales.

You will be responsible for:

• Create, plan and lead on various events including a wide range of B2B corporate events and exhibitions and support internal events
• Deliver the events to agreed format, timeline and budget, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and partners
• Take ownership of the on-site co-ordination of events and management of suppliers, preferred partners gift management and stock control
• Report on the impact and findings of the events, ensuring that key knowledge and insight is captured
• Event attendance to oversee stand set up at Expos, research and support
• Ensure events are managed in line with the audit control process, adhering to FCA regulations and the Bribery and Corruption Act including all administration, costs, attendees and reporting

In return for your commitment:

We offer a base salary dependent on experience between £34,000 - £39,000 and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee).
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection.
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan.
• Maternity & Adoption Leave - Occupational Maternity/Adoption Pay provided at 100% of salary for the first 26 weeks.
• Paternity Leave - 8 weeks of paid leave to be taken within 12 months of birth or adoption.
• Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme.

Could you be the one?

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• Strong track managing corporate and B2B events from creation to the delivery on time and within budget
• Strong demonstrable experience working with a range of stakeholders
• Knowledge of event management systems
• Excellent organisation skills
• Previous experience and knowledge of project planning and execution relating to corporate events
• Excellent communication skills and experience of engaging with all levels of stakeholders and managing relationships

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.

What to do next

If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply.

If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you!

OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don't stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress.

Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5. Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work.

All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.

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