Events Manager

Sage; Winnersh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & bonuses

Annual leave 25 days

Bank holidays 8 days

Volunteer days

Health coverage

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sage is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead end-to-end planning and delivery of flagship events, conferences, leadership meetings, and partner programmes, with hybrid work options in London or Winnersh.

You will translate business goals into event strategies, manage complex budgets, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver exceptional attendee experiences that reinforce Sage’s brand and commercial aims.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience delivering large-scale corporate events, conferences, or experiential programmes.
• Experience managing complex event portfolios and significant budgets.
• Strong stakeholder management with senior executives and leadership teams.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and external agency partners.
• Excellent project management, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of Sage-hosted events from concept through execution and post-event evaluation.
• Translate business objectives into event strategies that support customer, partner, colleague, and commercial goals.
• Manage all aspects of event delivery including venue sourcing, registration, production, accommodation, travel, logistics, event technology, and onsite operations.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and executive sponsors across the business.
• Manage event budgets, forecasting, supplier negotiations, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Define success measures and event KPIs, analysing attendee feedback and business outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead project teams, agency partners, suppliers, and onsite staff to ensure outstanding execution.
• Champion innovation, sustainability, and best-in-class attendee experiences.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Travel internationally

Event technology

Job description

Are you passionate about creating world-class event experiences that bring people together, inspire action, and deliver measurable business impact?

We're looking for an experienced Event Manager to lead the planning and delivery of some of Sage's most important events, from flagship customer conferences and partner events to leadership meetings, sales kick-offs, incentive programmes, and executive experiences.

In this role, you'll combine strategic thinking with operational excellence, partnering with senior stakeholders across the business to deliver engaging, high-quality events that strengthen customer relationships, support commercial goals, and showcase the Sage brand. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple complex projects while ensuring every event is delivered with creativity, precision, and attention to detail.

Overview of the Team

The Events team plays a critical role in bringing Sage's strategy to life through impactful experiences that connect customers, partners, colleagues, and leaders across the globe. We work closely with Marketing, Product, Communications, Sales, Customer Success, Finance, and external partners to create memorable events that drive engagement and business outcomes.

As an Event Manager, you'll join a collaborative, supportive team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional attendee experiences. You'll have the opportunity to influence event strategy, work with senior leaders, and contribute to some of the most visible programmes across Sage.

Office Location

London or Winnersh

Hybrid Working - 3 days per week in our London or Winnersh office and 2 days from home.

You'll be an experienced event professional with a proven track record of delivering large-scale corporate events and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

What you'll be doing;

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of Sage-hosted events from concept through execution and post-event evaluation.
• Translate business objectives into event strategies that support customer, partner, colleague, and commercial goals.
• Manage all aspects of event delivery including venue sourcing, registration, production, accommodation, travel, logistics, event technology, and onsite operations.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and executive sponsors across the business.
• Manage event budgets, forecasting, supplier negotiations, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Define success measures and event KPIs, analysing attendee feedback and business outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead project teams, agency partners, suppliers, and onsite staff to ensure outstanding execution.
• Champion innovation, sustainability, and best-in-class attendee experiences.

Experience you'll bring;

• 8+ years' experience delivering large-scale corporate events, conferences, or experiential programmes.
• Experience managing complex event portfolios and significant budgets.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with senior executives and leadership teams.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and external agency partners.
• Exceptional project management, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with event technology, registration platforms, and attendee engagement tools.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work flexible hours when required.
• Experience within a global technology, SaaS, or B2B organisation would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of event measurement, marketing attribution, and attendee engagement strategies.

What’s in it for you

Benefits? We have plenty...

• Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage
• 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days
• 8 bank holiday days
• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
• 50% income protection
• Holiday buy + sell
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Hybrid working
• Healthy Mind app membership
• Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing

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Brand

United Kingdom

London;Winnersh

Hybrid

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Events Manager

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