Event Project Manager (CDM - 60% to 90%)

About the job

The Federation of Romand Enterprises Geneva is the essential employers' organisation of the canton. With 29,000 member companies and over 80 professional associations, it plays a central role in the economic and social life of the region.

Its teams support employers every day on a variety of topics such as labour law, social security, vocational training, occupational health, and collective bargaining. A broad scope, diverse professions, a meaningful mission.

Joining FER Geneva means becoming part of a reference institution and contributing daily to the vitality of Geneva's economy.

Job Description

Join FER Geneva and help make our events true drivers of engagement and development

A key player in Geneva's economy, FER Geneva designs and delivers numerous events each year for its members, partners and institutional stakeholders. As part of the temporary strengthening of our events department, we are looking for a passionate Event Project Manager who is enthusiastic about organising quality events and participant experience.

Your mission

Within the events department and reporting to the Events Manager, you contribute to the design, coordination and delivery of FER Geneva's events.

A true operational conductor, you ensure the preparation, monitoring and smooth execution of the events entrusted to you, in collaboration with numerous internal and external contacts. You ensure a smooth, professional experience consistent with FER Geneva's objectives and image.

Your main responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate events by developing timelines, budgets and action plans.
• Prepare all operational elements necessary for events (invitations, programmes, materials, signage, participant lists, schedules).
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders: speakers, partners, suppliers, venues and support services.
• Monitor suppliers (quotes, orders, contracts, deliverables, deadlines and quality of services).
• Manage registrations and communication with participants before, during and after events.
• Ensure the smooth running of events on site, providing operational presence and managing unforeseen issues.
• Ensure the quality of the participant experience, from welcome to networking opportunities.
• Contribute to the visibility and promotion of FER Geneva through events and associated communication actions.
• Measure event performance by producing reports, satisfaction analyses and improvement recommendations.
• Ensure administrative follow-up and internal coordination, including document management, invoices, databases and interdepartmental collaboration.

Profile sought

Education

• Maturity, commercial training or equivalent education.
• Higher education (Bachelor, University of Applied Sciences or university) in event management, marketing, communication or a related field: an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in event organisation or event project management.
• Proven experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and suppliers.
• Experience in an institutional, associative, economic or service environment.
• Experience in organising B2B, institutional or networking events is an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Interpersonal ease and service orientation.
• Strong coordination and project management skills.
• High administrative rigour and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and work under deadline pressure.
• Initiative, autonomy and proactivity.
• Proficiency in office tools and event management software.

Languages

• French: level C2.
• English: level B2 to C1.
• German: an asset.

We offer you

• A varied position at the heart of Geneva's economic ecosystem.
• The opportunity to contribute to high-visibility, high-value events for our members.
• A dynamic, collaborative and stimulating work environment.
• A role rich in contacts and cross-functional projects.
• Attractive working conditions within a recognised organisation.

Want to put your event expertise at the service of an influential and committed organisation?
We look forward to receiving your application.