Events Marketing Manager

Zoopla; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property brand in London is seeking an experienced Event Marketing Manager to lead their UK events programme. The role involves delivering impactful in-person and virtual events for agents and house builders while ensuring alignment with commercial goals. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of B2B event management experience, strong vendor and budget management skills, and a passion for marketing in the property industry.

Benefits

Everyday Flex - greater flexibility over work times

25 days annual leave + extra days for years of service

Day off for volunteering

Digital detox day

Cycle to work and electric car schemes

Free Calm App membership

Enhanced Parental leave

Fertility Treatment Financial Support

Group Income Protection and private medical insurance

Gym on-site in London or membership in regional offices

7.5% pension contribution by the company

Discretionary annual bonus up to 10% of base salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3+ years) managing B2B events.
• Strong track record of operational delivery.
• Experience with multiple formats (conferences, dinners, webinars).

Responsibilities

• Lead UK event programme from concept to execution.
• Manage event budgets and reporting on ROI.
• Ensure each event aligns with Zoopla's brand.

Skills

Vendor management

Communication skills

Project management

Budget management

Marketing collaboration

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

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London based role - hybrid

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Zoopla is one of the UK's most instantly recognisable property brands. In fact, we're known and loved by over 91% of the nation (and we're working hard on the other 9%). Our mission is to help the nation make better home decisions - by connecting everyone to their home and giving them personalised insights to help with moving, managing or financing. Over 50 million people visit Zoopla every month to access exclusive data and information on every UK property, search over 500,000 homes for sale and rent, find the best agents and secure the latest mortgage deals.

We're a growing, dynamic team that embraces innovation and isn't afraid to push the boundaries. We're only just starting our journey to redefine the digital property landscape, with much more to explore and achieve. Join us, and transform the way the nation makes home decisions.

We're looking for an Event Marketing Manager to join our growing B2B Marketing team, reporting to the Customer Marketing Lead. You'll lead our UK events programme, delivering standout in-person and virtual experiences for our agent and house builder audiences. From regional roadshows to senior executive dinners, you'll bring our brand to life on the ground - ensuring every touchpoint drives value, builds connection, and supports our commercial goals.

What you'll be doing
Lead our UK event programme

Take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of Zoopla's B2B event calendar, including:

• Regional roadshows (80-500 attendees) that drive engagement and loyalty
• Executive dinners that spark senior conversations and strategic partnerships
• Industry trade shows where Zoopla shows up with impact
• Franchise partner conferences tailored to key strategic audiences
• On-demand webinars that maximise reach and capture key market moments

You'll manage all aspects from concept to execution, including:

• Venue sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management (agency partners, AV, catering, production, accommodation, transport)
• Budget creation, monitoring, and reconciliation
• Registration and attendee management
• Health & safety compliance, risk assessments, and insurance
• Overseeing event setup, breakdown, and on-the-day delivery

Plan and deliver campaigns that drive ROI

Collaborate with Executive Leadership Team, Sales, Customer Success, Product Marketing and external partners to create events that fuel pipeline, support retention and build community by:

• Owning budgets and reporting on ROI
• Designing and executing multiple event marketing campaigns
• Implementing strong post-event nurture and follow-up flows with Sales
• Defining clear KPIs (attendance, engagement, sentiment, meetings, opportunities) and producing post-event insight reports with recommendations for continuous improvement

Champion Zoopla on the ground

Ensure every event aligns with Zoopla's brand and commercial strategy, with messaging that makes our data, insights, and technology resonate with agents and partners. You'll brief speakers, manage narratives, and apply brand guidelines across all touchpoints.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience (3+ years) managing B2B events with a strong track record of operational delivery
• Demonstrable experience managing event budgets, timelines, and multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to integrate corporate messaging naturally into event content
• Experience with multiple formats (conferences, dinners, webinars, trade shows)
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), and survey tools. Iterable and Contentful proficiency a plus
• A proactive, detail-oriented team player who thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
• Passion for the property industry and understanding of estate agent and house builder audiences is a plus

Benefits

• Everyday Flex - greater flexibility over where and when you work
• 25 days annual leave + extra days for years of service
• Day off for volunteering & Digital detox day
• Festive Closure - business closed for period between Christmas and New Year
• Cycle to work and electric car schemes
• Free Calm App membership
• Enhanced Parental leave
• Fertility Treatment Financial Support
• Group Income Protection and private medical insurance
• Gym on-site in London - or membership in regional offices
• 7.5% pension contribution by the company
• Discretionary annual bonus up to 10% of base salary