Event Marketing Manager

The Vanguard Group; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Event Marketing Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to consult with senior staff, execute large-scale events, and innovate event planning processes. With a focus on delivering impactful experiences, you will engage in strategic planning and collaboration with various teams. The company promotes a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility while fostering collaboration. If you are passionate about event marketing and eager to contribute to a mission-driven culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in marketing or event planning.
• Strong background in executing large-scale events.

Responsibilities

• Consult with senior leaders to deliver high-quality events.
• Execute enterprise-wide events and improve planning processes.

Skills

Event Planning

Marketing Strategy

Vendor Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Undergraduate Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

Vanguard Workplace Solutions uniquely brings the best of Vanguard to support participants' diverse needs, delivering a range of products and services to help them achieve full financial well-being for life. This comprehensive financial well-being offer provides participants with enduring investments, personalized wellness experiences, and high-value advice.

Are you passionate about creating impactful events and driving marketing strategies? Vanguard's Workplace Solutions group is seeking an experienced Event Marketing Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to consult with senior staff leaders, execute large-scale enterprise-wide events, and innovate our event planning processes. If you have a strong background in marketing or event planning and are eager to contribute to Vanguard's mission of supporting participants' diverse needs, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey.

This role:

1. Consults with senior staff leaders to deliver high-quality, cost-effective meetings and events aligned with business objectives and Vanguard's brand strategy.
2. Executes large-scale enterprise events and projects, recommending and implementing innovative practices to improve planning processes. Focus areas include industry conference sponsorships, webinars, podcasts support, and ad-hoc events.
3. Develops knowledge of industry trends, competition, and technology to serve as a trusted advisor for conference and event strategies.
4. Creates detailed plans aligning with marketing and business goals, conducts cost/benefit analyses, and leads continuous improvement efforts.
5. Builds effective communication and partnerships with external vendors and internal teams, liaising as needed.
6. Assesses team capacity, prioritizes requests, and participates in strategic analysis, risk management, and compliance efforts alongside senior leaders.
7. Engages in special projects and other duties as assigned.
8. Limited travel required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of related experience, including at least two years in marketing or event planning.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience; graduate degree preferred.

This role follows our hybrid work model, requiring presence in the office on Tuesdays through Thursdays to foster collaboration, with options for remote work on Mondays and Fridays from Malvern, PA.

Special Factors

Sponsorship: Vanguard does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard:

At Vanguard, we are on a mission to support the long-term financial well-being of our clients through transformative products and services, fostering a culture of learning, development, and collaboration worldwide.

How We Work:

Our hybrid working model combines flexibility with in-person collaboration, underpinning our mission-driven culture to support client outcomes and enrich employee experience.