Event Manager - Maternity Cover (12 Month FTC) - London

Fitch Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in financial information services is seeking an experienced Event Manager for maternity cover in London. This role involves supporting the Global Events team by delivering various events across EMEA. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Event Management experience, strong communication skills, and an ability to manage multiple projects. The position offers a hybrid working environment and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

High visibility with senior stakeholders

Working with an amazing and busy team

Dynamic role

Qualifications

• 5 years of strong relevant Event Management experience including multiple event types.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate sector in planning and delivering diverse events across EMEA.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of corporate hospitality.
• Manage online courses year-round.
• Ownership of three designated EMEA regions.
• Support flagship events and smaller initiatives.
• Lead post-event evaluation and reporting.
• Oversee the global event calendar.

Skills

Event Management experience

Communication skills

Project management

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Event Manager Maternity Cover

Fitch Group is currently seeking an Event Manager based out of our London office.

The Event Manager will be an integral part of the Global Events team in developing high-quality Fitch customer engagement programs that advance the Fitch Group brand through the flawless delivery and execution of events at industry trade shows and conferences as well as Fitch-hosted events in EMEA. We are looking for a seasoned event manager with a proven track record who can quickly take charge of a dynamic portfolio of events to cover a maternity contract.

The role of Event Manager for Fitch Group, reporting into the Director, Corporate Events, is to support with a busy calendar of events both Fitch owned and third‑party events, as well as virtual events. Collaborating with internal and external partners, this role works closely with the Director, Corporate Events and the wider Group Marketing functions to ensure that all our events are well promoted, attended and executed, and that our presence at events is well managed, professional, measured and aligned with business strategy.

What We Offer

• Working with an amazing and busy team
• Hybrid working environment
• High visibility with senior stakeholders
• Dynamic role

We’ll Count on You To:

• Support Corporate sector, in planning and delivering a diverse range of events across EMEA, ensuring each event aligns with Fitch Group’s strategy and applies best practices to drive results
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of corporate hospitality and gala/awards dinners, including budgeting, vendor selection, contracting and guest management
• Manage online courses year‑round, covering registration setup, invitations, and attendee management, while collaborating with Learning, BRM, and Marketing to align objectives and ensure professional execution
• Ownership of three designated EMEA regions within the Corporate events portfolio, serving as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, tracking spend, and accommodating new opportunities as they arise
• Support other flagship events and smaller initiatives within the calendar, supporting logistics such as venue sourcing, catering, AV, design and branding coordination, speaker and attendee management, budget management / cost control, and other event essentials
• Primary ownership of the Global Infrastructure Group EMEA portfolio, serving as the central stakeholder contact, managing and tracking a moderate budget, leading all sector‑specific events, conducting monthly update calls, and fostering a smooth, collaborative delivery approach
• Beyond Fitch‑owned events, this role will manage third‑party sponsorships covering exhibition and stand branding, activations, speaking engagements, virtual platforms, and coordinating internal attendance
• Lead post‑event evaluation and reporting, using insights to inform future planning across all coordinated events
• Oversee the global event calendar to prevent scheduling conflicts and ensure alignment and coordination among Fitch Group companies

• Collaborate with the marketing team and business units to align on short‑ and long‑term business objectives, focusing on KPI measurements and overall strategy

What You Need to Have:

• 5 years of strong relevant Event Management experience including multiple event types
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be a team player, adaptable to fast‑paced, changing environments; with ability to work closely with multiple departments

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Forward looking, detail oriented, and proactive with proven project management skills
• Willingness to travel up to 25%
• Bachelor’s degree

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services with operations in more than 30 countries. Wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation, we are comprised of three main businesses: Fitch Ratings | Fitch Solutions | Fitch Learning.

For more information please visit our websites:

www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com | www.fitchlearning.com

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward‑looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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