Company Overview:

China Travel Service & Information Centre Ltd is a well-established travel agency based in central London, providing two-way travel services between the UK, China, and South Asia. We specialise in travel, education and cultural exchange, business visit, training service and events. As a trusted name in travel and tourism, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to our clients, since 1989.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Event Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of a wide range of travel, educational, cultural, and corporate events across the UK and China.

This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on event management expertise, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Event Management: Lead the full event lifecycle — from concept development, planning, and budgeting to on-site execution and post-event evaluation.
• Client & Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with clients, partners, hotels and restaurants, travel agencies and internal teams to understand objectives and deliver tailored event solutions.
• Vendor & Venue Management: Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with venues, caterers, transport providers, and restaurants to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Budget & Timeline Control: Create and manage event budgets, track expenses, and ensure timely delivery within financial and operational parameters.
• Marketing & Promotion: Develop and implement promotional strategies, including outreach to schools and universities, and manage campaigns on platforms such as WeChat, Weibo, TikTok, Xiaohongshu, and Instagram.
• On-Site Management: Oversee event set-up, registration, logistics, and contingency handling to guarantee smooth execution.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all events comply with health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and company policies.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in both English and Chinese (Mandarin).
• Strong management, communication, and negotiation skills.

If you are passionate about event management and cross-cultural engagement, we would love to hear from you.