German Speaking Events Staffing Manager

Robertson Sumner; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency based in London seeks a Staffing Manager to lead recruitment and management of field staff for high-profile events. This role involves overseeing staffing campaigns, training teams, and ensuring compliance and quality standards are met. With a focus on creativity and strategic thinking, you'll be part of a vibrant team driving the agency's mission while enjoying comprehensive benefits including hybrid working and wellness support.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday and volunteering allowance

Mental health and wellbeing support

Flexible working

Company events and vibrant team culture

Access to a platform for perks and financial planning support

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale staffing for events, marketing, or brand activations.
• Effective project manager with leadership experience.
• Fluency in English and German essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment, training, and management of field staff.
• Oversee daily delivery of staffing campaigns.
• Manage contracts, payroll, compliance, and logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Creativity

Job description

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Base pay range

Why Join This Business?

Robertson Sumner is proud to be partnering with a globally recognised experiential staffing agency that stands at the forefront of brand engagement. With an award-winning track record and an international footprint, this business delivers exceptional live experiences for some of the world’s most recognisable brands. Here’s why this is an exciting opportunity:

• Global Influence: With offices in London, Paris, Berlin, Atlanta, and LA, the agency operates on a truly global scale, offering exposure to internationally renowned campaigns and clients.
• Award-Winning Culture: Known for creating powerful human connections, the business has been trusted by giants including Formula 1, Meta, Disney, and Coca-Cola.
• Innovation-Led: Leveraging data-driven tools such as their proprietary “Impact” platform, they set the benchmark for real-time insight and performance analysis.
• Purpose & People First: ESG and DEI are at the core of the agency’s mission, with genuine commitment to inclusivity, wellbeing, and individual development.
• Flexibility & Fulfilment: Enjoy hybrid working, generous perks, wellness support, and a vibrant team culture.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the recruitment, training, and management of field staff across high-profile projects.
• Oversee daily delivery of staffing campaigns, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Proactively address staffing gaps, thinking creatively to meet campaign needs in challenging markets.
• Manage all related admin processes, including contracts, payroll, compliance, and staff logistics.
• Deliver training sessions, staff documentation, and ongoing support to ensure team readiness.
• Support campaign execution on-site, managing rotations, performance, and client interaction.
• Maintain and grow the staffing CRM with quality talent across multiple regions.
• Guide and mentor junior team members, fostering professional development within the team.

Key Attributes and Skills Required:

• Demonstrable experience in large-scale staffing, particularly within events, marketing, or brand activations.
• Effective project manager with a calm and organised approach under pressure.
• Excellent communicator with leadership experience in cross-functional teams.
• Familiar with staffing tools, payroll systems, and compliance processes.
• Fluency in both English and German is essential to meet client and team needs.

Contract & Package:

• Location: London-based, hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in-office)
• Contract: Fixed term (10–12 months maternity cover), starting July 2025

Additional Benefits:

• Enhanced holiday and volunteering allowance
• Mental health and wellbeing support, including therapy access
• Flexible working and home-office contributions
• Summer/winter company events and a vibrant team culture
• Perkbox access, mentoring programmes, and financial planning support

Robertson Sumner is managing the recruitment process for this role on behalf of our client. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early, as interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and purpose.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources, Strategy/Planning, and General Business

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Events Services, and Marketing Services

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