Global Events Manager

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

Global Events Manager

Department: Global Growth & Marketing

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: MMR Research Oxford

Reporting To: Laura Smith

Description

Be the driving force behind our global events strategy

At MMR, we're experts in product testing, sensory science and consumer research.

We’re looking for someone to lead the global events strategy across our business, delivering a calendar of conferences, exhibitions, sponsorships and hosted events worldwide.

You’ll own the events budget, manage supplier and sponsorship partnerships, measure ROI, and work with regional leaders to decide where and why we show up. Managing multiple high-profile events simultaneously, you’ll bring calm, organisation and commercial thinking to every project.

You’ll also lead our Campaigns & Events Executive and partner closely with our Global Campaigns Manager, ensuring every event is expertly delivered and effectively promoted

Key Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing

• Own the global events strategy and annual events calendar, ensuring activity aligns 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, maximising 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, ensuring priorities are effectively balanced across campaigns and events.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What You'll Bring

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

Bonus points for: people management experience, HubSpot knowledge, multi-brand environments, and experience in insight, research or technical B2B sectors

A bit about us and our benefits!

We’re MMR Research Worldwide – the global sensory and consumer research experts behind many of the world’s biggest brands in food, drink, personal and household care. From bold new flavours to breakthrough product experiences, we help turn great ideas into products people truly love.

With teams across the UK, US, Asia and Africa, we blend science, creativity and curiosity to shape the future of everyday products. Join us and you’ll be part of a fast-growing, innovative company where your ideas matter and your career can thrive.

It’s our people that make all of this possible.

We are proud of our collaborative culture which is driven by strong leadership and offers industry‑leading training and growth opportunities.

At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world! We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits. Competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and market‑leading training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee wellbeing is what makes MMR so special.