Marketing Events Manager

Vintage Cash Cow; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing circular economy business seeks a Marketing Events Manager in Leeds who will lead the planning and execution of events. This role involves collaborating with teams to create impactful brand experiences that foster engagement while managing suppliers and budgets. Join Vintage Cash Cow to influence brand strategies through memorable events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and delivering events.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience managing external contractors and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and evaluate a range of events for different audiences.
• Develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, and coordinate with suppliers.
• Take ownership of event logistics, from setup to breakdown.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budget management

Creativity

Tools

Google Suite

Eventbrite

HubSpot

Job description

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Description

About the role: As our Marketing Events Manager, youll lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all company events, from customer-facing pop-ups and trade shows to internal celebrations and employee engagement activities. Youll be the go-to expert for creating memorable experiences that reflect our brand, support our marketing goals, and help us connect meaningfully with our audiences.

Youll collaborate closely with the wider marketing team and other departments to bring each event to life with creativity, energy, and precision, always ensuring alignment with our broader campaigns and company strategy.

• Understand our brand, our tone, our employees, and our customers.
• Meet key stakeholders across departments to uncover event needs, past successes, and future goals.
  
  

Review and assess the current event calendar, tools, suppliers, and budget.

• Deliver your first key event, owning everything from concept through to post-event reporting.
• Introduce a streamlined planning and briefing process to improve efficiency and collaboration.
  
  

Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate cost-effective deals.

• Develop an events strategy aligned with business and marketing objectives.
• Elevate the employee experience through culture-first internal events.
• Champion feedback and continuous improvement after every event.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Key Goals & Objectives

• Build and manage a company-wide events calendar that aligns with business needs and key marketing moments.
  
  

Deliver high-impact events on time, within budget, and with a strong ROI.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and evaluate a wide range of events for different target audiences, including trade shows, pop-ups, internal celebrations, employee engagement initiatives, and marketing activations.
• Develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, and coordinate with suppliers, venues, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with the wider marketing team to ensure each event is aligned with brand objectives, well-communicated, inclusive, and effectively integrated across social, PR, and content.
• Take full ownership of all logistics, including catering, AV, travel, branding, and scheduling as well as on-site management from setup to breakdown.
• Track event performance using feedback, KPIs, and analytics to report on success and identify areas for improvement.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Proven experience planning and delivering a variety of events in-house or agency-side.
• Strong project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communicator who builds rapport easily and collaborates effectively across teams.
• Experience managing external contractors and vendors, including sourcing, contract negotiation, and quality assurance.
• Creative mindset with a passion for curating memorable experiences that deliver on marketing goals.
• Budget management experience and confident negotiating with suppliers.
• Comfortable using tools such as Google Suite, Notion, Eventbrite, and HubSpot.
  
  

Equal Opportunities At Vintage Cash Cow, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We believe that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create equitable opportunities for all. Together, were building a culture that celebrates individuality and champions equity at every level of our organisation. If youre excited about this role, but dont tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might be just what were looking for now or in the future. If you need adjustments or accommodations during the hiring process, please reach out to us and we will do our best to support you. About Vintage Cash Cow Vintage Trading is a fast-growing circular economy business on a mission to make it easy and rewarding for people to declutter responsibly. We operate two leading brands: Vintage Cash Cow in the UK and Arcavindi across Europe.

With over 300 employees in the UK and a growing team in Europe, targeting 120 team members this year, we're building a unique operation powered by hundreds of in-house experts in vintage, antiques, and second-hand goods. Together, were redefining how people value and recycle the past, helping customers turn unwanted items into money while promoting sustainability and reuse.

As we continue to scale, were always on the lookout for talented, passionate individuals to join us in shaping the future of the vintage and re-commerce world!

At Vintage Cash Cow, we believe in building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates to apply even if they don't meet every requirement listed. Your data will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

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