National Events Manager

Are you a seasoned events manager with a knack for creating unforgettable client experiences? If so, we want to hear from you.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced National Events Manager to join our team. A core function within the Clients and Growth team, this role is responsible for bringing our client experience (CX) to life across key touchpoints - surprising and delighting current and prospective clients with exceptional execution and standout experiences.

Combining meticulous attention to detail with creative flair, you’ll work with internal stakeholders across the country to create and execute events that leave an indelible mark in our clients’ minds. From venue selection to suppliers, operation and logistics, and communications, you’ll oversee the end-to-end design and creation of events across HPX Group – helping to elevate the way they look, feel and are experienced by those who attend.

Beyond individual events, you’ll implement and oversee our national events process, working closely with support staff and Growth Managers across our offices to ensure a cohesive, consistently exceptional experience nationwide. With a growth mindset, you’ll constantly be scanning the horizon for what’s new - continuously looking for exciting venues, novel experiences, and cultural touchpoints where we can bring our clients, team and broader community together. 

This is an opportunity for you to join an exciting, fast-growing organisation where you’ll play a crucial role in the future of the business. You’re only limited by your imagination.

The role 

• Define national client-facing events strategy to drive relationships, brand preference, revenue growth and client stickiness.
• Act as a business partner to the Clients and Growth team, Leadership teams, and Partners, managing the delivery of events and experiences in line with objectives, budget and overarching firm campaigns.
• Own and drive the end-to-end design and creation of digital and in-person events and experiences, including project management, event logistics, client event communications, event branding and marketing, and using the CRM to track attendees.
• Continuously identify new opportunities to enhance our national events in line with our brand positioning, including firm-driven events and activations.
• Identify new venues and novel experiences that we can take to our clients and regularly provide proactive suggestions to Growth Managers and the broader Clients and Growth team.
• Implement and oversee national events process, working with support staff and Growth Managers, to ensure consistency of office-driven events.
• Provide post-event reports, measure ROI and provide recommendations for future events.
• Relationships · Work closely with internal stakeholders (Partners, Directors, marketing, Growth Managers, support staff)
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and vendors – including venues, Gastronomy and other event and experience providers – to ensure consistency and quality of events
• Due to the nature of this role, some interstate travel is required from time to time. 

What you bring 

• 10 years' experience in event management, with a proven track record of producing high-quality client events.
• Strong external and executive event management, planning and execution experience.
• A keen eye for detail and strong project management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal engagement and communications (oral / written).
• Exceptional coordination and project execution experience.
• Exceptional collaboration and stakeholder management skills across teams, from C-suite to partners, lawyers and graduates.
• Highly organised with an ability to manage multiple competing priorities and work in a fast-paced organisation.
• Process improvement experience, with a focus on creating efficiencies and ensuring compliance with a growth mindset.
• Experience within professional services or in legal practice is highly desirable. 

About Us 

We have built a high-growth, people-centric business that maximises our ‘people experience’ (PX) to foster a vibrant culture, putting our people at the forefront of everything we do. 

We are agile and flexible in our approach, with innovative state-of-the-art systems and technology that frees up our team from bureaucracy and administration. We actively develop a culture that supports employee health, wellness and development. 

Put simply, we have created a work environment based on respect, trust, development, collaboration and innovation. This allows our people to grow and be the best version of themselves. In turn, this enables our people to do their best work, which ultimately makes our clients happy. This is a win-win-win. 

We put our people’s experience at the centre of everything we do. 

What’s in it for you 

• A competitive remuneration package, including equity pursuant to the Group’s ESS.
• Be mentored in a supportive environment, with access to quality work and professional development opportunities.
• A fun, collaborative and high-performing team environment with regular social events, training days and team retreats.
• An extra week’s leave, as part of our employee personal development programme.
• Full-day birthday leave. 

How to Apply? 

We prefer to work directly with candidates. If you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. 

For more information on the HPX Group, please visit https://hpxgroup.com.au/ or follow us on LinkedIn here. 

Agency submissions 

HPX Group does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and HPX Group will not be liable for a fee.

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