Global Events Lead for Creators & Culture

Substack; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Exceptional benefits

Job summary

Substack in London is seeking an events leader to create and execute a year‑round programme of brand events in the UK and internationally. You’ll shape strategy, oversee planning and delivery, and ensure experiences are creative, community‑driven, and scalable.

Reporting to the Head of Communications & Brand, you’ll manage budgets, collaborate across teams and agencies, recruit freelancers, and travel globally to ensure flawless on-site execution of high‑impact events.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in experiential event marketing and production.
• Strategic vision with operational can-do attitude.
• Creative flair and storytelling abilities.
• Deep network of premier agencies and vendors.
• Strong cross-functional partnership skills.
• Familiarity with Substack's creator ecosystem.
• Entrepreneurial mindset for startup environments.
• Willingness to travel globally.

Responsibilities

• Shape the UK events strategy and oversee international opportunities.
• Manage the full event lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Enable partnerships with Market Leads for localised ideas.
• Manage UK events budget, goals, and ROI tracking.
• Recruit and lead freelancers to deliver high-quality events.
• Design scalable events for key territories and regions.
• Collaborate with internal teams, agencies and vendors.

Skills

8+ years in experiential event

Strategic vision

Creative flair

Industry connections

Relationship-builder

Cultural fluency

Entrepreneurial drive

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Substack in London is seeking an events leader to create and execute a year‑round programme of brand events in the UK and internationally. You’ll shape strategy, oversee planning and delivery, and ensure experiences are creative, community‑driven, and scalable.

Reporting to the Head of Communications & Brand, you’ll manage budgets, collaborate across teams and agencies, recruit freelancers, and travel globally to ensure flawless on-site execution of high‑impact events.