Senior Events Executive (FTC)

Job Title: Senior Events Executive (FTC) Ready to take your career to the next level? We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together. Being refreshingly human starts with how we hire. We believe a diverse mix of perspectives makes us stronger - not just as a business, but in creating a culture where we all feel we truly belong and can thrive. That’s why we’re committed to removing barriers and creating fair opportunities for everyone. * We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies. ________________________________________ The role in 60 seconds Role: Senior Events Executive Team: Client Development Location: Bristol (Hybrid) Working Pattern: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Why this role matters: Events play a vital role in strengthening client relationships, showcasing Foot Anstey's expertise and supporting the firm's business development objectives, making this role key to delivering meaningful engagement and driving growth. ________________________________________ What you’ll do We're looking for an experienced and proactive events professional to manage and maintain our established programme of internal and external events, delivered both in-person and virtually, during a period of maternity cover. Working closely with colleagues across Client Development, sector teams and the wider business and group, you'll ensure our events (external and internal) are delivered to a consistently high standard, effectively promoted, supported on-site, aligned to commercial objectives, and provide an exceptional experience for clients and contacts. In this role, you’ll: Events programme management: Manage the delivery and on-site support of the firm's programme of internal and external events, both in-person and virtual, ensuring activity supports sector priorities, client engagement objectives and wider business development campaigns. Ensure event outcomes (attendance and ROI) are tracked and reported. Stakeholder engagement: Work closely with partners, lawyers and colleagues across Client Development to coordinate event activity, provide guidance on best practice and ensure events meet agreed objectives. Events marketing and promotion: Develop and deliver event marketing activity, including audience targeting, invitations, attendee communications, website content and promotional campaigns to maximise attendance and engagement. Project management: Manage multiple events simultaneously, ensuring all activity is delivered on time, within budget and to a consistently high standard. Events delivery: Coordinate end-to-end event logistics, including venue sourcing, supplier management, registrations, event technology platforms and on-site delivery for key events. External profile raising: Support the firm's involvement in external events, sponsorships and speaking opportunities, helping to maximise visibility and engagement with key audiences. Collaboration: Work alongside Strategic Communications, Business Development and Client Suite teams to ensure a joined-up approach to event delivery and client experience. Insights & reporting: Monitor attendance, engagement and event outcomes, producing reporting and recommendations to demonstrate value and support continuous improvement. Supplier & budget management: Manage event budgets and relationships with venues, agencies and suppliers, ensuring effective delivery and return on investment. ________________________________________ What we’re looking for We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and brings: Experience & expertise: Proven experience delivering B2B events, ideally within professional services or a similarly relationship-driven environment. Commercial awareness: An understanding of how events contribute to business development, client e…