Events Manager

IAB Europe; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

IAB Europe is seeking a hands-on Events Manager to lead the planning and delivery of its events portfolio, including flagship conferences, webinars and member events. You will oversee timelines, budgets and logistics, ensuring engaging experiences across Brussels and the UK-based option, with travel to in-person events as required.

You will report to the Senior Director, Industry Development & Marketing, and will line-manage the Events Coordinator, collaborating with Marketing, Communications,

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing B2B events with end-to-end delivery.
• Strong project management and organisational skills to handle multiple events.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and providing direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and end-to-end delivery of IAB Europe's events calendar from briefs to post-event evaluation.
• Line manage the Events Coordinator and set objectives with regular reviews.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and relationships with venues, suppliers and partners.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

English proficiency

Event delivery

Job description

Bring People Together and Turn Ambitious Event Plans into Great Experiences.

Location:

Brussels, Belgium (hyrid) or United Kingdom (home-based)

Reports to:

Senior Director, Industry Development & Marketing

Line Management:

Events Coordinator

Travel:

Attendance at in-person events is part of the role

About IAB Europe

IAB Europe is the European-level association for the digital marketing and advertising ecosystem. We bring together national IAB associations and media, technology and marketing companies to support industry collaboration, policy representation and the development of common standards and programmes.

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Events Manager who enjoys bringing people together and turning ideas into well-run, engaging events.

You will lead the planning and delivery of IAB Europe's events programme, including flagship conferences, webinars and member events. Working from agreed event briefs and objectives, you will manage timelines, budgets, suppliers and logistics, ensuring smooth delivery and effective post-event evaluation.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Industry Development & Marketing, you will line manage the Events Coordinator and work closely with colleagues across Marketing, Communications, Membership and other teams to ensure the successful planning, promotion and delivery of IAB Europe’s events programme.

What You Will Do

• Lead the planning and end-to-end delivery of IAB Europe's events calendar, translating agreed briefs into clear project plans and overseeing execution through to post-event evaluation.
• Line manage the Events Coordinator, providing day-to-day direction, setting objectives and conducting performance reviews.
• Manage event timelines and priorities across multiple projects, coordinating delivery with colleagues and external partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with venues, suppliers and external partners, using effective negotiation to support successful delivery.
• Manage event budgets and report performance against agreed targets to the Senior Director.
• Align event delivery with agreed sponsorship packages and ensure sponsor commitments are fulfilled.
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications Team to ensure events are effectively promoted.
• Evaluate event performance, capture lessons learned and recommend improvements to processes, attendee experience and future delivery.

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience managing B2B events, ideally with at least four years of relevant experience and responsibility for end-to-end delivery.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage several events and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior colleagues, and the confidence to provide clear direction and constructive feedback.
• Excellent stakeholder-management and supplier-negotiation skills.
• Experience managing event budgets and monitoring performance against targets.
• A collaborative working style and strong written and spoken communication skills in English.

Experience in an association, trade body, or media and advertising environment would be an advantage.

Why Join Us?

You will play a central role in delivering a varied events programme that brings together the European digital advertising community. The role combines practical delivery, supplier and stakeholder relationships, and the opportunity to develop a junior colleague while improving how we run our events.

Location and Working Arrangements

The role is based in Brussels on a hybrid basis, or home-based within the United Kingdom. Candidates must have the right to work in their proposed country of employment.

The UK working arrangement is remote between events. Travel and attendance at in-person events, including in Brussels and elsewhere in Europe, are part of the role. The expected event schedule and travel requirements will be discussed during recruitment.

Remuneration and Benefits

The remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate's employing location. Further details will be shared during the recruitment process.

IAB Europe welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Please let us know if you need any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process.