Senior Event Manager - Fixed Term Contract, Dublin

A mission-critical role for Monks is the Senior Event Manager position, where you’ll work side-by-side with our clients to create, plan, execute, and measure events. The role offers the opportunity to build events for a multi-national client. Additionally, our ideal candidate is a fast and flexible go-getter who jumps on new opportunities, knows event trends, competitor events, and industry standards. This is a 6‑month fixed‑term contract.

Responsibilities

Deliver outstanding quality support to the marketing events and programmes run by the Client team

Work closely with your Client team point of contact on event data and audience development for multiple EMEA events

Ownership and/or collaboration on project timelines and project plans, ensuring deliverables are met on time

Work effectively with external partners, creative agencies, and vendors, and internal cross‑functional partners, e.g. PR, Sales, Logistics, and other Marketing teams

Act as a trusted project lead, reporting to our Event Director

Creating high‑quality, high‑touch creative events that communicate brand value and build brand equity among advertisers and consumers

Deliver high‑velocity event programmes, whilst managing multiple stakeholders, either for virtual or in‑person event formats

Project management of different event formats, from the initial event strategy and concepting, pre‑event planning, through to live event delivery and post‑event reporting

Direct client management and reporting. Oversee multiple projects at one time, ensuring objectives are met and exceeded

Financial ownership– including creating, managing, and reconciling event budgets, as well as ongoing internal and client team financial planning

Oversee and manage internal teams or third‑party suppliers required for the event delivery – ensuring all project deadlines are adhered to and acting as quality control for the event work delivered

Consistent communication to the client with updates, status reports, and progress of projects against their objectives and scope

About You The essentials:

Strong capabilities in the area of event&project management, ideally with 4‑7 years of experience managing events (in‑person and virtual events)

Event trend awareness and competitive insights

Excellent ability to multitask and stay abreast of multiple projects at one time

Experience in financial planning, including building and managing event budgets

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and be able to quickly react to new/urgent requests

High energy, detail‑oriented person, with a go‑getter, positive attitude; comfortable working autonomously and within groups

Experience working directly with clients to build strong relationships and create a positive experience that helps meet clients’ business expectations and needs

Effective verbal, written, and presentation‑related communication skills around project planning and status, roadblocks, and, when needed, alternate courses of action

BA/BS degree required

Ability to travel for live events/site visits where required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds who are excited to contribute to our mission.

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