EMEA Event Manager

EMEA Event Manager

We are recruiting an experienced EMEA Event Manager to join a leading global technology company, supporting the delivery of high-impact live and digital events across the region.

Working as part of the EMEA Events Team, you will manage a varied portfolio of programmes for employees, customers, prospective customers, alliance partners, press and analysts. Events will include conferences, partner summits, executive meetings and customer experiences, as well as large-scale pan-EMEA programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead or support assigned events from initial planning through to delivery and post-event evaluation.
• Develop detailed project plans and ensure timelines, budgets and programme objectives are met.
• Manage event logistics, including venues, contracts, registration, catering, staffing, technical production and branded merchandise.
• Coordinate speakers, sponsors, creative services, event websites and attendee communications.
• Manage external agencies, venues, suppliers and production partners.
• Track event performance and return on investment, using attendee and stakeholder feedback to assess success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support integrated marketing activity.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, service levels and cost efficiency.
• Support the planning and delivery of major pan-EMEA event programmes.
• Ensure every event delivers an excellent attendee experience and positively represents the company’s brand.

Experience required

• At least five years’ experience in event project management, conference production or a closely related role.
• Demonstrable experience delivering complex corporate or B2B events in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and competing deadlines.
• Experience developing and managing event budgets.
• Confidence managing agencies, suppliers, venues and other external partners.
• Excellent stakeholder management, customer service and communication skills.
• A proactive, resourceful and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Google Workspace.
• Willingness to undertake occasional travel across EMEA, with requirements varying according to the event schedule.
• Fluency in French or German would be advantageous.