Event Management Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in event management is seeking a Global Event Policy & Compliance Manager. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that all events align with company policies and sustainability goals, while collaborating with global teams. This position is ideal for an experienced event professional with a strong background in policy compliance and operational management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in event management or operations.
• Experience in developing or managing policies for corporate events.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enforce event-related policies.
• Collaborate with teams across different geographies to ensure policy adherence.
• Support sustainability reporting efforts for events.

Skills

Event Management

Policy Development

Compliance

Communication

Data Analysis

Tools

Cvent

Excel

Power BI

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Global Event Policy & Compliance Manager

? Remote (UK based) | Full-Time | Global Scope

Are you an experienced event professional with a sharp eye for policy, compliance, and operational consistency?

We're looking for a Global Event Policy & Compliance Manager to help ensure that every event we deliver — from internal meetings to large-scale global experiences — aligns with company policies, sustainability goals, and operational best practices.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of event execution and governance — someone who knows what it takes to deliver world-class events but also understands the importance of consistent policy adherence across global teams.

What You’ll Do

Own Policy Development & Oversight

• Develop, maintain, and enforce event-related policies and procedures across our global events program.
• Serve as the go-to person for interpreting and applying event compliance standards.

Partner Across Regions

• Collaborate with event leads, marketing, legal, and operations across different geographies to ensure policy understanding and integration.
• Gather input, address challenges, and adapt guidance to meet both global and local needs.
• Educate stakeholders through webinars, playbooks, and one-on-one training to drive consistent policy application.
• Communicate policy updates clearly and effectively to non-technical audiences.

Track Sustainability & Impact

• Support sustainability reporting efforts related to event delivery and vendor partnerships.
• Help track and share progress against environmental and social impact metrics.

Use Tools to Enhance Transparency

• Leverage tools like Cvent, Excel, and Power BI to track compliance, performance, and adoption metrics.
• Create insightful reports and share key wins and risks with senior stakeholders.

What You Bring

Event Expertise

• 5+ years’ experience in event management or operations, preferably in a regional or global environment.
• You’ve seen the full event lifecycle and understand where policy fits into the bigger picture.

Policy & Compliance Mindset

• Experience developing or managing policies, procedures, or standards related to corporate events or marketing operations.
• You enjoy ensuring that things are done right — and consistently.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• You can navigate global teams, time zones, and business units with ease.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders including Legal, Procurement, and ESG teams is a plus.

Strong Communication Skills

• You're comfortable leading trainings, writing policy documentation, and reporting to executives.
• You can turn complex requirements into clear and actionable guidance.

Tech-Savvy

• Working knowledge of Cvent or similar event tools.
• Skilled in data analysis and reporting using Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms.

Bonus Points For

? Experience with sustainability initiatives or reporting in events

? Certifications like CMP, CMM, or related event/governance credentials

? Familiarity with compliance, audit, or risk processes

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a passionate global team committed to excellence in event delivery and responsible business practices. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive real impact across global operations — bringing together your expertise in events with your commitment to governance, consistency, and improvement.