Portfolio Director

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global events company seeks a CWIEME Portfolio Director to drive growth and innovation in the events industry. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to manage diverse teams, focusing on hybrid engagement and digital transformation. The successful candidate will be integral in shaping industry trends and leading key initiatives.

Benefits

Gym memberships

Private medical care

Season ticket loans

Extra day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Experience of leading a P&L.
• Ability to manage geographically remote teams.
• Proven ability to innovate for growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for the CWIEME brand portfolio.
• Drive P&L accountability for sales, marketing, and logistics.
• Build and inspire a winning team to achieve growth objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Job description

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We’re Hyve, a global events company that does things differently.

Our events deliver game-changing impact for people, businesses and beyond. That might mean winning a major contract, securing transformational investment, getting on the shelves of a giant retailer or hearing from thought leaders who are changing the future. The purpose of every one of our events is to bring the people who power major industries together – and open a world of potential.

At the same time, we’re using our events as platforms for progress, to drive the conversation across the world’s biggest industries on crucial topics like sustainability, diversity and ethical business.

These moments can change lives. And making those connections motivates us every single day.

But creating those human connections doesn’t just happen at our events. It’s part of everyday life when you work at Hyve. There are all sorts of socials, inclusion workshops and professional development opportunities to get your teeth into. And then there are the benefits. From gym memberships to private medical care, season ticket loans to healthy pensions, we’ve got you covered in all kinds of ways. (We’ll even give you an extra day off on your birthday!)

The bit about you

First of all, whatever your background and whatever your beliefs, there’s a culture of belonging here at Hyve and everyone is welcome. The question isn’t where you are from – it’s where you want to go.

We’re a positive bunch and if you’re a “glass half full” kind of person you’ll fit right in. Our values are brilliant work, fresh thinking, rich connections, and collective buzz. And just to be clear, these aren’t just words we put on the walls and forget about. They pull everyone together and help us all produce work that we’re proud to put our names to. If that resonates with you, great: we’re on the same page.

The bit about the role

The CWIEME Portfolio Director, will be responsible for the development and growth of this portfolio, leading the brand through ground breaking change in the events industry as we digitize the core event. The PD will drive high growth for the portfolio, be a figurehead of the industry with a focus on creating a culture of curiosity, braveness and championing doing things differently.

As part of your job, you’ll be:

• Developing and executing an ambitious, product-first strategic and commercial plan that continually evolves the CWIEME brand portfolio.
• Owning P&L accountability for the full portfolio: sales, marketing, digital community/platform, content programming and logistics delivery.
• Scouting and evaluating new business opportunities—launches, acquisitions or strategic alliances—that accelerate portfolio expansion and reinforce market leadership.
• Identifying and assessing value-chain initiatives beyond core offerings—to diversify revenue through partnerships, joint ventures or adjacent services.
• Continuously evaluating and evolving the Connect@CWIEME platform with Personatech—optimising team structure, training, community engagement and go-to-market sales to enhance digital experience and commercial impact.
• Digitising the core event experience by integrating hybrid engagement features, leveraging data analytics for personalised insights, and maintaining year-round digital touchpoints to drive continuous customer engagement and ROI.
• Driving always-on research—surveys, interviews, analytics and social listening—to gather year-round feedback and translate insights into actionable improvements across events, content and digital platforms.
• Building and inspiring a winning team: providing clear vision, setting ambitious objectives and coaching both direct and matrixed reports.
• Constantly reviewing team resources and capabilities to ensure we have the right capacity and skills to deliver our growth objectives.
• Establishing yourself as a recognised industry figure, representing CWIEME at key forums, media engagements and partner events.
• Supporting visitors, exhibitors and partners before, during and after events through tailored outreach, content and networking initiatives—fuelling year-round engagement.
• Partnering with the Shanghai Event Director to set growth vision and KPIs; supporting and coaching the existing China product & commercial team to drive double-digit growth and cement CWIEME Shanghai as the region’s premier event.

And here’s what we’re looking for from you:

• Demonstrable experience of leading a P&L, delivering commercially successful strategies and budgets.
• Can manage geographically remote teams.
• Have a data mindset, using it in their approach to decision making.
• Experience of leading in a high-growth organisation and leveraging innovation for growth.
• Proven ability of leading a product and instilling an effective product first culture; driving consistency and operational excellence.
• Inspiring leader that has the gravitas to effectively manage senior level relationships (internal and external).
• Experience of reporting, budgeting/forecasting and associated processes and policies.
• Maintains knowledge of current and future industry trends that could impact our business objectives.
• Experience of continually innovating and constantly looking for the next idea to develop existing products and to launch.

Personal Attributes:

• Collaborative and creative problem solver.
• Integrity, excellent organisational and leadership abilities, and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• An aptitude for decision-making and problem-solving
• Ability to act as an inspirational leader with charisma and energy
• Commercially and culturally astute, focused on adding value with the ability to influence and persuade senior leaders
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm whilst leading and managing numerous priorities
• Demonstrates courage - say what you think even when not welcome and make tough decisions. Questions actions inconsistent with our values