British School of Sofia is the only school in Bulgaria that follows the British National Curriculum. It is accredited by Cambridge International Examinations as a Cambridge Primary and Secondary 1 School and by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). British School of Sofia College holds accreditation from Cambridge International Examinations for International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), IB Diploma Programme World School and from the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). The IB Diploma Programme aims to develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalizing world. It is respected by leading universities across the globe.

Full-time job:

British School of Sofia is looking for an Event Manager.

We offer:

• Attractive remuneration package;
• Labour contract;
• Free warm lunch;
• Become part of an international team;
• Opportunity for continuous improvement and development;
• Excellent working conditions;

Professional Requirements:

• Previous project management experience on similar position;
• Degree of Business Administration, Marketing or related field;
• Very good level of English;
• Organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Communication and interpersonal skills, team player;
• Negotiation skills when looking for the best price from venues, suppliers and contractors;
• Time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure to ensure the efficient running of an event;
• Problem-solving skills and diplomacy;
• Sales and marketing skills to promote the event;
• Ability to manage budgets;
• Flexible, target-driven, proactive approach;
• administrative and IT skills.

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives;
• Produce detailed proposals for events (including timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets);
• Research venues, suppliers and contractors, then negotiate prices and hire;
• Manage and coordinate suppliers and all event logistics (for example, venue, catering, travel);
• Liaise with marketing teams to publicize and promote the event;
• Manage all pre-event planning, organizing guest speakers;
• Manage a team of staff, giving full briefings;
• Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur.