Events Manager UKVP

Fleetcor Europe LTD; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Gratitudes platform

LinkedIn Learning

Coordinated event materials

Office workspace in Swindon

Job summary

Corpay in Swindon, UK is seeking an experienced Events Manager for the UK Vehicle Payments portfolio. You will own end-to-end event delivery, manage budgets, coordinate with partners and stakeholders, and drive major events such as the UK Vehicle Payments Summit.

You will report to the VP Marketing UKVP and collaborate with marketing, logistics, clients and partners to maximise ROI and ensure brand alignment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in event management in a B2B/corporate marketing environment.
• Proven experience managing event budgets and supplier costs.
• Strong operational delivery across conferences, trade shows and hosted events.
• Experience liaising with customers, partners, suppliers and event organisers.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end event logistics and delivery for UK Vehicle Payments events.
• Lead logistics for the UK Vehicle Payments Summit and other major events (Fleet, AFP Conference, BVRLA Fleets in Charge).
• Develop and maintain the UK Vehicle Payments events calendar aligned to marketing objectives.
• Manage budgets, quotes, cost comparisons and PO/invoice processes.
• Coordinate merchandise, branding, collateral, stands and event materials.
• Provide event support for corporate and partner-led activity and liaise with external partners.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Logistics coordination

Vendor relations

Project management

Job description

Your role

Events Manager – UK Vehicle Payments (UKVP)

Corpay is currently looking to hire an Events Manager – UK Vehicle Payments within our Marketing department with our International Vehicles Payments (IVP) division

This position falls under our Payments line of business and is located in Swindon, UK.

You will be responsible for planning, managing and delivering events across the UK Vehicle Payments portfolio, as well as major internal, strategic events such as the UK Vehicle Payments Summit. You will own the end-to-end operational delivery of events, including logistics, supplier management, budget management, merchandise, event materials coordination, awards attendance logistics, partner event support and corporate event support. You will ensure events are delivered professionally, on time, within budget and aligned to brand, commercial and stakeholder objectives. A key part of the role is to also ensure the pre, during and post event activities are executed with excellence to maximise ROI for each event and are integrated as part of the overall UKVP Marketing plan. You will also attend and evaluate new event opportunities, assessing their relevance and appropriateness for each brand and making recommendations on whether the business should participate, sponsor, exhibit or attend in future.

This is a senior events role requiring strong event management experience, budget ownership, stakeholder management and the ability to work confidently with customers, partners and senior internal stakeholders. You will report directly to the VP Marketing UKVP, and collaborate regularly with the wider marketing and communications team, logistics, event organisers, clients and partners.

How We Work

As an Events Manager, Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

• Assigned workspace in our designated Swindon, UK office location
• Company-issued equipment
• Formal, hands‑on training

Role Responsibilities

• Event strategy and planning Owning the operational planning and delivery of events across Allstar, The Fuelcard Company and Compare the Fuelcard.
• Leading event logistics for the UK Vehicle Payments Summit, our internal leadership event, and other external major UK Vehicle Payments events such as Fleet and Mobility Live, the AFP Conference, and BVRLA Fleets in Charge.
• Develop and maintain the UK Vehicle Payments events calendar, ensuring activity is planned, prioritised and aligned to wider marketing and commercial objectives.
• Ensuring all events have clear objectives, ownership, timelines, budgets, deliverables and post‑event follow‑up plans.
• Event logistics and operational delivery Owning end‑to‑end event logistics, including venue liaison, supplier coordination, stand requirements, delegate arrangements, merchandise, branding, collateral, equipment and event materials.
• Manage operational delivery for trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, partner events, corporate events, awards and hosted events.
• Budget management and supplier coordination Owning event budget planning, tracking and management across agreed events. Manage supplier quotes, cost comparisons and budget recommendations. Ensure financial processes are followed for event‑related activity, including purchase order generation, invoice tracking and reconciliation where required. Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency without compromising event quality or brand standards.
• Merchandise, branding and event materials Owning the planning, ordering, tracking and management of event merchandise. Coordinate branded materials, signage, stands, printed collateral, giveaways and event equipment. Work with the In‑House Design team, Senior Content Manager and relevant stakeholders to ensure event materials are accurate, on brand and fit for purpose. Maintain visibility of stock levels and future merchandise requirements.
• Partner and corporate event support Providing event support for corporate and partner‑led activity where UK Vehicle Payments participation is required. Acting as the main events point of contact for Logistics UK and RHA. Coordinate event requirements with partner organisations, sponsors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Event evaluation and recommendations Attending new or prospective events to assess their relevance and suitability for all UK Vehicle Payment brands, including Allstar and TFC. Evaluate event quality, audience fit, commercial relevance, competitor presence, sponsorship opportunities, networking value and brand alignment. Providing clear recommendations on whether the business should attend, sponsor, exhibit or avoid specific events in future.
• Stakeholder and customer management Managing relationships with senior internal stakeholders, Sales, Partnerships, Marketing, external suppliers, event organisers, partners, and customers where relevant.
• Governance, reporting and continuous improvement Ensuring events are delivered in line with internal policies, brand standards, compliance requirements and approved budgets. Tracking event deliverables, costs, attendance, operational outcomes and key learnings. Producing post‑event summaries covering performance, budget, supplier feedback, recommendations and improvements. Build repeatable event processes, templates and checklists to improve consistency and efficiency.

Key Outputs and Deliverables

• UK Vehicle Payments events calendar.
• End‑to‑end logistics plans for agreed events.
• UK Vehicle Payments Summit logistics and operational delivery.
• Event budgets, spend tracking and post‑event cost summaries.
• Supplier plans, quotes and coordination.
• Merchandise planning, ordering and tracking.
• Event stands, branding and materials coordination.
• Awards attendance logistics.
• Corporate and partner event support.
• Logistics UK and RHA event coordination.
• New event evaluations and recommendations.
• Stakeholder briefings and event plans.
• Post‑event reports, learnings and recommendations.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in event management, ideally within a B2B, corporate, commercial or marketing environment.
• Proven experience managing event budgets, supplier costs and financial tracking.
• Strong operational event delivery experience across conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, awards, hosted events or partner events.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and providing clear, confident updates.
• Experience liaising directly with customers, partners, suppliers and event organisers.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple events and deadlines at once.
• Confident managing suppliers, venues, stands, merchandise and event materials.
• Ability to remain calm and solutions‑focused under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commercial awareness and ability to assess whether events are appropriate for different brands and audiences.

Desirable

• Experience in fleet, fuel, mobility, transport, automotive, payments or B2B services.
• Experience delivering large‑scale or flagship events.
• Experience managing partner or sponsorship‑led events.
• Experience working with trade bodies or industry associations.
• Experience evaluating new event opportunities and producing recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Benefits & Perks

• 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave annually through the benefits enrolment window
• Pension scheme with a minimum 3% employee contribution and up to 5% employer contribution from Corpay
• Private Medical Insurance through Vitality with no excess payable by employees; Corpay covers the standard £250 excess charge
• Life Insurance
• Access to the Gratitudes benefits platform, offering flexible discounts, supermarket savings of 4-5%, and a range of exclusive employee offers
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning, with thousands of courses to support ongoing professional and personal development
• #LI-Corpay #LI-AM1

About Corpay

Corpay is a global technology organization that is leading the future of commercial payments with a culture of innovation that drives us to constantly create new and better ways to pay. Our specialized payment solutions help businesses control, simplify, and secure payment for fuel, general payables, toll and lodging expenses. Millions of people in over 80 countries around the world use our solutions for their payments. At Corpay, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where employees are valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and support our continued success globally. As part of our hiring process, offers of employment may be subject to the successful completion of pre‑employment screening conducted by an authorized third‑party provider, in accordance with applicable laws and Corpay policies. Screening requirements may include employment references, identity verification, criminal record checks, financial or sanctions screening, and other background checks relevant to the role and permitted by local law.

Transparency & Compliance

Equal Opportunity Employer Corpay is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Corpay is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals are respected and valued for their diverse perspectives, experiences, and contributions. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

Corpay may use artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology‑enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as application screening, candidate assessment, or interview scheduling. These tools are designed to enhance efficiency, consistency, and fairness throughout the hiring process. AI tools do not make final hiring decisions. All employment decisions involve human review. Corpay is committed to the responsible use of AI, including appropriate oversight and safeguards designed to support fair and unbiased outcomes.

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Pay Philosophy

Corpay is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices. Compensation decisions are based on objective, job‑related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and market benchmarks. Where required by applicable law, salary or compensation ranges will be included in the job posting or provided prior to the interview process, where required by applicable law. Additional compensation elements such as bonuses, incentives, benefits, or variable pay may apply where applicable.

Fast‑growing, global, rewarding, fun, involved - at Corpay, we are all of these and more. If you are an experienced and self‑motivated professional who can perform at a high level, you will be rewarded. If you have great ideas, we want to hear them. If you want your career to grow at the same rapid pace as our organization, this is the place for you. Whatever your area of expertise, you can take it to the next level at Corpay.