Senior Events Executive (FTC)

Posted 8/10/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

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 engagement and sector-focused marketing activity. Project management & organisation: Highly organised, detail-focused and capable of managing multiple priorities, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously. Marketing & engagement: Experience promoting events and driving attendee engagement through effective communications and marketing activity. Problem solving & adaptability: A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and event requirements. Attitude & teamwork: Positive, collaborative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality experiences and maintaining best practice across all event activity. Initiative & ownership: A proactive self-starter who is comfortable working autonomously, taking ownership of projects from inception to completion and confidently managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Technology & systems: Experience using event management platforms, CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications to support event delivery, attendee engagement and reporting. This includes creating and managing event communications, registration forms, surveys, landing pages and post-event analysis. Experience with ClickDimensions, Microsoft Teams Webinars and Slido would be highly desirable . Sports & sponsorship activation: Experience supporting or delivering sports-related events, sponsorship activations or hospitality programmes would be highly desirable , including leveraging sporting partnerships and events to enhance client engagement, strengthen relationships and support business development objectives. Data & reporting: Comfortable analysing event performance, attendance and engagement metrics to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement. ________________________________________ What if I don't tick every box? We're not box tickers. We appreciate the need for everyone to find a role that challenges them and gives them room for growth. If you bring transferable skills and a fresh perspective, we’d love to hear from you. If this role excites you and you have the skills to succeed, we encourage you to apply. ________________________________________ Join a seriously ambitious firm At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out: An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark. A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises. A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative. A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities. Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals. ________________________________________ Progressive benefits tailored to you We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including: Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus. Enhanced parental leave policies. Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives. An open, flexible working environment. Find out more about our benefits and work environment here ________________________________________ Ready to apply? Hit the "Apply Now" button. Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you. Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome. Invited for interview? With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do. We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have. If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know. Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.  

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