Senior Event Manager- JP Morgan – London – 6 months contract – ONSITE – PAYE
We are seeking a Senior Event Manager to join the J.P. Morgan Private Bank EMEA Events team IN London on an initial 6 months contract to deliver high‑quality client experiences. This role is dedicated to event planning, supporting logistics, timelines, vendor coordination, and onsite execution with senior team members; rather than marketing, communications, or PR. You will lead defined workstreams and smaller events, and contribute to larger regional and global programs within a collaborative team. Evening and after‑hours work, as well as periodic travel across EMEA, is required.
Key responsibilities
- Support planning and delivery of client events that align with business priorities and brand standards.
- Contribute research on venues, formats, vendors, and regional trends; maintain venue and supplier lists.
- Assist with end‑to‑end logistics: timeline tracking, venue holds, catering, AV, guest travel, and materials.
- Help manage event calendars, budget tracking, purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and vendor onboarding in line with risk and process requirements.
- Coordinate registration and guest services: invitation lists, RSVP tracking, seating, badge production, and onsite check‑in.
- Build and send event communications in the events platform (invitations, reminders, confirmations, thank‑you notes, etc) using approved templates and platforms.
- Support onsite delivery: room setup, vendor coordination, speaker support, presentation and AV checks.
- Prepare concise status updates, briefing notes, and post‑event reports (attendance, feedback, costs, and lessons learned).
- Assist with special projects and process improvements as needed.
Qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Experience in corporate events, preferably within luxury fashion or other high-end fashion environments or Financial Services is preferred.
- Strong organisation and attention to detail; able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Good problem‑solving skills and a practical approach to logistics and vendor coordination.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; familiarity with event platforms.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working with stakeholders at different levels and providing timely updates.
- Team player with a positive, proactive mindset; steps in to help and communicates clearly & early.
- Composed under pressure and adaptable to changing needs onsite.
- Language skills a plus (Spanish, French, Italian, or German).
- Flexibility to work extended hours and travel across EMEA when required.
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