Hi, we’re PEXA!
We know you’ll Google us before applying, so let’s keep this brief. PEXA revolutionised the way that property is settled in Australia, turning a paper-based process into a digital one. Our solution is a world-first, with over 500 people across Australia and an expanding international team, we’re helping 20,000+ families into their homes each week.
We’re passionate about solving problems for our customers – always striving to set the standard for how property is bought and sold. Being awarded as one of the best places to work in Australia is a recognition of our culture and commitment to innovation, customers and our community.
We’re growing fast, that is where you come in.
We believe our success in Australia is worth sharing and that our proven technology will advance how the UK buys and sells homes.
Establishing ourselves within the UK in late 2020, we are committed to collaborating with lawyers, conveyancers, lenders, government and the property industry, to set the new standard for both remortgages and buying and selling property.
Why become a PEXArian?
Great question! Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We’re a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA – we love what we do and we’re proud to admit it! Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn’t be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience.
Here’s a snapshot of what your life at PEXA could look like:
Your growth:
We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools.
Your wellness:
We care about your holistic wellbeing
Your work/life blend:
We know that work is just one aspect of your life – we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work.
Role Summary
The Events Executive role is responsible for organising and delivering marketing events, both in person and online, to ensure presence and awareness of the UK brands within PEXA. The role will involve identifying, booking and then organising events aligned to the marketing plan and budget, including ensuring appropriate representation from PEXA colleagues and, where applicable, customers. This role is key for shaping how the Company is perceived by external audiences and will span all of the verticals and brands within PEXA, ensuring a consistent and positive brand representation across all events.
Key Accountabilities
- Support the Product Marketing Director in planning, organising, and executing a wide range of events across all UK brands within the PEXA group, including trade events, hospitality, webinars, customer forums, regional events, and internal functions.
- Take ownership of the end-to-end event management process, from initial planning and vendor co-ordination to on-the-day execution and post-event reporting.
- Coordinate all logistics for events; including venue sourcing, booking, catering, travel arrangements, and equipment setup, ensuring smooth execution and attendee satisfaction.
- Manage the creation and distribution of event-related marketing materials; including invitations, promotional content, and post-event follow-up communications.
- Oversee the selection, ordering, and distribution of branded merchandise for events, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and event goals.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders; including sales, product, and marketing teams, to align event objectives with broader business goals and campaign strategies.
- Track and manage event budgets, ensuring all expenses are recorded and aligned with overall marketing budgets.
- Monitor event attendance, feedback, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide insights and recommendations for future events.
- Maintain and update a calendar of events, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of upcoming activities and deadlines.
- Produce detailed post-event reports; including analysis of attendee engagement, ROI, and overall event success, offering recommendations for future improvements.
Skills and Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience in event management and co-ordination roles.
- Event Planning Expertise: Proven experience in planning and executing a range of events, from large-scale trade shows to intimate customer forums, with a focus on both in-person and virtual events (e.g. webinars).
- Strong Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously, with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Vendor and Stakeholder Management: Skilled in coordinating with external vendors (venues, caterers, suppliers) and internal stakeholders to ensure all event logistics are handled smoothly and efficiently.
- Budget Management: Experience tracking and managing event budgets, ensuring all costs are controlled and aligned with financial objectives.
- Creative Approach to Events: Ability to think creatively when planning events to ensure they stand out and deliver strong brand experiences for attendees.
- Data-Driven Reporting: Skilled in tracking event metrics, compiling post event reports, and providing insights and recommendations to inform future events and improve ROI.
- Merchandise Coordination: Experience managing the selection, ordering, and distribution of branded merchandise to enhance event visibility and attendee engagement.
Key Attributes
- Attention to Detail: Strong eye for detail, ensuring all design outputs are aligned with brand guidelines and deliver high-quality visual storytelling.
- Relationship Builder: Builds strong relationships externally, and also internally. The ability to effectively navigate and ultimately manage multiple stakeholders.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
- Collaborative Approach: Excellent collaboration skills with a proven ability to work cross-functionally with sales, account management and marketing to deliver engaging events that support wider business objectives by targeting clients and prospects.
- Project Management: Strong project management abilities with experience in handling multiple events simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.
- Customer-Centric: Focus on understanding and meeting the needs of customers to drive satisfaction and loyalty.
- Results-Driven: Strong focus on achieving targets and driving business outcomes.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with both internal teams and external partners.
- Adaptability and Problem-Solving: Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances during event execution, while maintaining a solutions-focused mindset.
- Resilient: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage change effectively. Able to perform where there is ambiguity and shows a proactive and pragmatic mindset.
#PEXAUK
Sounds like you?
We at PEXA are ready so if this role sounds like you apply today.
GDPR Compliance
Digital Completion UK Limited (PEXA) is a "controller" in relation to your personal data. This privacy noticeoutlines how and why your personal data will be used and for how long it will be retained by PEXA. It also provides you with certain other information that must be provided under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). By applying for this role, you consent to PEXA processing your personal data as outlined in the privacy notice.