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.

Events Managers also need to be good financial managers, as working within strict budgets is an essential part of the role.

Some Events Managers will work for themselves, whereas others will work in teams at exhibition centres, reception venues or with in-house corporate companies.