Senior Global Events Lead — Logistics & Delivery

GlobalData Plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalData Plc is seeking a Senior Events Manager for GD Media to lead a multi-venue, globally scoped events program. The role focuses on end-to-end delivery, on-site leadership, and rigorous budgeting while line-managing the Events Operation Manager and Events Executive.

You will develop SOPs, source venues, negotiate with suppliers, and align cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution. Reporting to the Head of Events Delivery, you will thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within the events industry on a global scale – conference/confex/award formats with commercial events background preferred.
• Experience of managing a team, leading 1-1 meetings, annual reviews and coaching of direct line reports.
• Ability to manage event budgets, financial forecasting and negotiation skills.
• Experience of setting up processes in a fast-paced or scaling environment.
• Excellent organizational, project management and communication skills.
• Ability to travel internationally (circa 6 international events per year plus London-based events).
• High level of IT competency, including Microsoft Office and event management platforms.

Responsibilities

• End to end event management
• Lead the delivery of events on-site, troubleshooting any issues ensuring a smooth execution
• Budget management: creating and managing event cost sheets, identifying efficiencies, invoice management and reporting financial information
• Line management of Events Operation Manager and Events Executive
• Create and implement SOPs (standard operating procedures) for event operations and delivery including templates, timelines and operational playbooks
• Venue sourcing & cost negotiation
• Supplier sourcing, negotiation and procurement
• Event planning and delivery – floor plans, AV, event collateral, event app, F&B, health & safety, travel, onsite materials; event guides, delegate packs
• Client liaison - sponsors, delegates, VIPs, speakers
• Collaborate with internal teams including sales, delegate sales, production, marketing, design, finance to align operational delivery with event objectives
• Manage platforms to manage event data to deliver events and identify process efficiencies including delegate registration platform, badging and on-site registration platform, event app and 1-1 meeting systems
• Keeping IT systems, and event reporting up-to date

Skills

Global events experience

Team leadership

Budgeting

Process improvement

PM & comms

Travel readiness

IT skills

Job description

GlobalData Plc is seeking a Senior Events Manager for GD Media to lead a multi-venue, globally scoped events program. The role focuses on end-to-end delivery, on-site leadership, and rigorous budgeting while line-managing the Events Operation Manager and Events Executive.

You will develop SOPs, source venues, negotiate with suppliers, and align cross-functional teams to ensure flawless execution. Reporting to the Head of Events Delivery, you will thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and