Events Manager
Use your project management and communication skills to plan, manage and run a variety of events.
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- What's it like to be an Events Manager?
- How to become an Events Manager
- Latest Events Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Events Managers
- Is Events Manager the right role for you?
- Events Manager role reviews
What's it like to be an Events Manager?
Events Managers are professionals responsible for the development, coordination and organisation of occasions such as weddings, festivals, conventions, conferences, exhibitions, concerts and trade shows.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Liaising with clients to understand their needs and establishing the aims and agenda of the event.
- Researching elements related to particular events, such as lighting, styling, food and venues.
- Ensuring that staff for the event are hired, supervised and briefed.
- Monitoring the event as it's taking place and resolving issues if they arise.
How to become an Events Manager
There's no standard qualification requirement to become an Events Manager, but most have a diploma or degree in event management, PR, marketing or hospitality management.
- Complete a Diploma of Event Management (SIT50316). This is typically a full-time course over one year. Alternatively, complete a Bachelor of Business (Event Management), which is usually full-time for three years.
- Explore opportunities to further your career, such as completing a Master of Management (Tourism and Event Management) in order to work towards senior roles in festival and event management, hospitality and tourism.
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Find out how your salary compares with the average salary for Events Managers.Latest Events Manager jobs on SEEK
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Events Manager employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Event Management
Event Planning
Catering Services
Event Logistics
Audiovisual Technology
Hospitality
Event Operations
Weddings
Budget Management
Food and Beverage Services
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Latest Events Manager reviews
May 2021
Events life can be challenging but I love it and can’t imagine myself doing anything else!
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationProduction
The good thingsBeing an Event Manager is a fulfilling role especially after you have delivered a successful event and clients are happy. Also, you get to do variety of tasks everyday. It is never boring. You may not...
The challengesEvents can be very time consuming, always rushing for deadlines! It depends on what kind of events you’re doing but in general that is the case. There are definitely late nights and weekend work where...
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Jul 2024
Being an events manager is a rewarding yet challenging role that requires balancing creativity, organization, and problem-solving under high pressure.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Marketing
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationMining, Resources & Energy
The good thingsWorking as an events manager is both thrilling and demanding. I handle everything from planning and coordinating to executing events like corporate meetings, weddings, and festivals. Managing budgets,...
The challengesWhile being an events manager is rewarding, there are definitely some aspects I don't enjoy. The long hours and weekend work can be exhausting and interfere with personal time.
The job can be incredi...
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