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An event manager plans, organises, directs and manages events of all different dimensions and scale. Events can be business related, fund raising, family, sporting or social. You could be responsible for the overall management of weddings, conferences, rock concerts, a golf tournament, telethon or a convention.

You are responsible for the production of events, from the initial planning, through to completion solving problems along the way.

As an event manager, some key decisions you make are; determining the cost and necessary labour resources; organising facilities and insurance; coordinating venue management, including caterers, contractors, and equipment hire; monitoring the production schedule, and liaising with marketing and staff.

Event management can be an intense job and you will need strong organisational and management skills, as well as the ability to cope well under pressure, be able to get others to willingly work for you and meet deadlines.

Event managers are responsible for the outcome of an event. You are in a position of responsibility, and fulfil an important managerial role, without which the event would not be organised. Although it is hard work, you are rewarded with a sense of satisfaction when all of the bits and pieces you’ve organised come together to form a successful, smooth running event. The job is diverse, with a range of events to manage and different aspects to consider for each specific situation.

With all of the things to organise, and various events to manage, you’ll never get bored!

The job of an event manager is broad and varied. No two events are the same, and so your daily work is diverse and continually interesting. Progression within the industry will come with experience, and senior roles can be achieved depending on the number and size of events you have successful managed.

You may choose to shift your career from an event management company, to working on specialist events in hotels, leisure centres, or with marketing departments. If you are experienced and have a strong network of clients, then you may venture into freelancing or consultancy.

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