Global Events Leader | Strategy, ROI & Partnerships

Mmr Research; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MMR Research Worldwide is seeking a Global Events Manager to drive the global events strategy from its Oxford base. You will manage the annual events calendar, oversee conferences, exhibitions, sponsorships and webinars, and ensure ROI across regions.

You'll own budgets, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with regional leaders to optimise where and why we show up, while developing our Campaigns & Events Executive and working with the Global Campaigns Manager to deliver impactful events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of international B2B events experience.
• Track record delivering high-impact conferences, trade shows and webinars.
• Strong commercial acumen with budget ownership and sponsorship negotiation.
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and global teams.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Own the global events strategy and annual events calendar, aligning activity with business and marketing priorities.
• Lead the delivery of conferences, exhibitions, sponsorships and webinars from planning through to execution and reporting.
• Manage event budgets, supplier relationships and sponsorship negotiations to maximise ROI and commercial value.
• Drive thought leadership opportunities, including speaking submissions, workshops and conference presentations.
• Partner with sales, marketing and operations teams to maximise lead generation, event performance and follow-up activity.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, event organisers and industry partners.
• Line manage and develop a Campaigns & Events Executive to balance priorities across campaigns and events.

Skills

International events

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Travel willingness

HubSpot knowledge

Tools

CRM knowledge

Job description

MMR Research Worldwide is seeking a Global Events Manager to drive the global events strategy from its Oxford base. You will manage the annual events calendar, oversee conferences, exhibitions, sponsorships and webinars, and ensure ROI across regions.

You'll own budgets, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with regional leaders to optimise where and why we show up, while developing our Campaigns & Events Executive and working with the Global Campaigns Manager to deliver impactful events.