Project & Events Officer
The European Banking Federation (EBF) works at the heart of the European banking sector. Our daily activities are determined by the dynamics between European integration, finance, public policy, and financial regulation. EBF brings together 33 national banking associations in Europe and represents some 3,500 banks – large and small, wholesale and retail, local and international.
We create a platform for representation and for a constructive exchange of ideas and expertise between banks, regulators, supervisors, and other entities that drive the innovation and sustainability of the banking sector. As a team, we aim higher and work, deliver, and learn together in an informal, impact-driven manner.
To support the organization of these activities, EBF is looking for a full-time, proactive, well-organized Project & Events Officer with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of the role of the Project & Events Officer is to shape, design, produce, and implement coherent and impactful activities and events that give voice to the policy and advocacy priorities of the organization. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent event organization skills, with an agile eye for meticulous details, as well as the ambition and ability to co-create innovative event concepts for a wide variety of audiences. The role is part of the Communications & Public Affairs Team.
Key Responsibilities
* Craft and implement events and other outreach activities, ensuring they are impactful, coherent, and aligned with external (institutional) agendas and milestones.
* Plan, manage, and oversee the implementation of individual and series of events, webinars, and activities, as well as negotiate and coordinate the cooperation with external vendors/suppliers to optimize budget.
* Advise senior management and decision-makers on the appropriate design, budget, timing, and set-up of events and activities, ensuring consistent and efficient follow-up activities in the day-to-day execution of the initiatives.
* Create and oversee an annual event calendar, managing individual event and activity budgets at an operational level, in line with the approved annual EBF budget.
* Train and oversee junior staff members supporting event-related activities and projects.
* Manage a participant and speaker contact database to enable communication and promotion in relation to events and activities. Plan, manage, and execute event marketing (aligned with the overall EBF communication strategy and in cooperation with communications colleagues).
* Analyze and present outcomes of events, implementing key learnings across future EBF activities.
Profile
You have a proven track record of at least three to five years of experience in organizing and executing both focused and high-level international conferences and events, in-person, online, and hybrid. This role is suited to a representative personality who can operate with a high degree of autonomy, precision, and flexibility.
You have excellent organization, planning, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills. You know how to engage with delegates and participants before, during, and after events. You have a drive to improve the impact of the initiatives and stay connected to new trends, best practices, and innovations in the field.
You are tech-savvy and embrace change and innovation. You take the initiative to explore tools relevant for event management functions to create events with a lasting impact, that are memorable and valuable for both participants, speakers, and the organization. You have experience and are comfortable with using and managing event booking and webinar platforms (e.g., Eventbrite, Zoom Webinars, etc.).
You are keen to put your full energy and enthusiasm to work for a dynamic organization such as the EBF.
Successful Candidates Fit for the Following Profile:
* Excellent command of English is a must; knowledge of French is an advantage.
* Previous experience in event-organizing roles and/or relevant studies.
* Knowledge of the EU association environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (spoken/written).
* Initiative-taking, self-starter, very well organized.
* Team player who likes to work with autonomy.
How to Apply
Please send your application with curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation clarifying why you are interested in this position, to EBF Recruitment at email address: recruitment@ebf.eu.
Deadline: 11 April 2025
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