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Event managers oversee the whole process of creating an event. Duties can include meeting clients, developing event ideas, managing budgets, researching venues and suppliers, conducting site visits and food tastings, managing suppliers and staff, marketing and publicising events, working on sponsorship or fundraising, creating risk assessments and event plans, making events eco-friendly, and ensuring everything runs smoothly on the day. The role is varied, exciting and fast-paced, with opportunities to travel, attend tastings, meet celebrities, work at high-profile venues, collaborate with teams and clients, and see creative ideas come to life. Event managers use skills including organisation, creativity, communication, problem solving, flexibility, confidence, numeracy, multitasking, motivation and hard work. The role may involve long or unsociable hours rather than a regular 9 to 5 schedule. Salaries start from £18,000 and can reach £100,000 or more, depending on role and level.