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The job title is Events Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. **Question: What type of employment is this position?** **Answer:** This position is part-time and on a 12-month fixed-term basis. **Question: What is the main responsibility of the Events Manager?** **Answer:** The main responsibility is to oversee and manage the end-to-end planning and delivery of the firm's external event programme, which includes a variety of events such as webinars, roundtable dinners, large seminars, and corporate hospitality events. **Question: What are the specific tasks involved in this role?** **Answer:** Specific tasks include managing event organisation from concept and budgeting to post-event evaluation, liaising with various departments for event coordination, overseeing webinars, conducting venue research, managing attendee lists, and producing marketing information related to events. **Question: Is travel a requirement for this position?** **Answer:** Yes, occasional travel to London and possibly Edinburgh is required for venue sourcing or event preparation, which may require working outside normal business hours. **Question: What skills and attributes is Burges Salmon looking for in a candidate?** **Answer:** Burges Salmon is looking for significant excellence in event programme development, excellent project management and organisational skills, a proactive and positive attitude, resilience and confidence in working with senior stakeholders, and previous experience in a professional services organisation is advantageous. **Question: How will the Events Manager interact with other departments in the firm?** **Answer:** The Events Manager will liaise with various departments such as PA support, Facilities (including Catering), Front of House, and Marketing to coordinate the resources needed for successful event delivery. **Question: What software or tools might the Events Manager be expected to use?** **Answer:** The Events Manager will use the firm's contact database, InterAction, and may also explore event management software and webinar platforms. **Question: What is expected of the Events Manager regarding post-event analysis?** **Answer:** The Events Manager is expected to produce marketing and management information relating to events, such as responses, attendance, and speaker evaluations, to help inform future event strategies. **Question: What type of events will the Events Manager be involved with?** **Answer:** The Events Manager will be involved in a range of events, including small-scale lunches, webinars, roundtable dinners, large seminars, and major corporate hospitality events.