How to be an events manager

Learn how to plan, produce and manage successful events at this evening class with Jane Morley, founder of award-winning events agency Superglue.

Whether you’re putting together an exhibition, a music festival, a conference or a school fête, events management skills are an advantage in any kind of business. If you’re looking for a career in the industry, or simply want to produce a one-off event, this evening course will provide you with a versatile toolkit that can be applied to a wide variety of events.

During the course, Jane Morley, founder and director of award-winning events agency Superglue, will teach you how to assemble and manage a team. You’ll learn how to plan an event to the last detail and receive hard-earned advice on how to cope with the inevitable surprises on the day without losing your cool.

Book your place now and spend the evening learning how to produce events to be truly proud of.

Content

• How to break into the industry: the wide range of opportunities and different paths you can take
• Strategic planning, including how to choose and manage your team, and draft contingency plans
• The right attitude: working with celebrities and sponsors, plus how to keep your cool and build your confidence
• The boring incredibly important stuff: health and safety, risk assessments, insurance and public liability
• The realities of working in events management: the long hours and the tasks that will fill your time
• Q&A, practical exercises and group discussion

Tutor profile

Jane Morley is founder and director of award-winning events agency Superglue. She has over 15 years of experience in the events industry, having worked with the Royal Opera House, D&AD, London 2012 and Glastonbury festival, among others. She is currently providing consultancy services to Southwark council's department for culture and events as well as developing various other cultural and creative event projects.

Testimonials

I thought it was a great course all round, in a welcoming environment.

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