Lead Planner at Hive HR

Job Summary

• As the Lead Event Planner, you will architect the blueprint for unforgettable events while mentoring a high-performing team.
• Beyond logistics, you’ll be astrategic partner to clients, translating their vision into actionable plans that balance innovation, budget, and risk.
• You’ll own end-to-end planning for our projects, setting new standards for excellence in Nigeria’s events industry.

Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Client Partnership (Essential):

• Conduct deep-dive discovery sessions to uncover client objectives, KPIs, and success metrics.
• Develop event master plans integrating creative concepts and technical specifications
• Present strategic proposals to clients, including ROI analysis and risk mitigation frameworks.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Recruit, train, and mentor junior planners; foster a culture of proactive problem-solving.
• Lead cross-functional briefings with creative, production, and logistics teams to ensure alignment.
• Implement quality control checkpoints and post-event retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.

Budget Compliance:

• Own end-to-end budget management: forecasting, cost tracking, reconciliation, and profitability analysis.
• Ensure compliance with Lagos venue regulations, safety standards (e.g., fire codes, crowd control), and vendor contracts.

Innovation & Crisis Management (Essential):

• Develop contingency plans for high-risk scenarios (weather, supply chain, security).

Vendor & Stakeholder Management (Essential):

• Negotiate master service agreements with premium vendors (venues, caterers.)
• Partner with marketing teams to amplify event reach through social/digital channels.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience:5-7+ years in event planning, with 2+ years leading teams for corporate/agency environments.
• Possible Desired Skills:
  • Mastery of event tools: Project Management software(Asana/Trello).
  • Advanced budget modelling (Excel/Google Sheets) and financial reporting.
  • Flawless client presentation skills (Google Slides/Canva).
• Industry Knowledge:
  • Lagos/Nigerian vendor networks, venue landscapes, and regulatory requirements.
  • Trends: immersive tech (AR/VR), sustainable sourcing, inclusive design.
• Mindset:
  • Leadership presence under pressure.
  • Obsessive attention to detail + big-picture strategic thinking.

Why Join Atinudah?

• Ownership & Impact: Lead high-visibility projects for top Nigerian/international brands.
• Culture:Agile team where creativity and data-driven decisions collide.