Global event manager

Top Employers Institute; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Full time

Job summary

A global HR consultancy in Amsterdam is seeking an experienced event marketeer to lead the planning and execution of corporate events. The role requires strong project management skills, collaboration, and a passion for delivering high-quality experiences. Candidates should have over 5 years in event production and a willingness to travel. This position offers a hybrid work model with competitive remuneration and flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working conditions

Company paid volunteering time off

International work environment

Opportunities for personal initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in event production and project management, ideally in a B2B or international environment.
• Strong coordination skills with experience managing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
• Proven ability to work across teams, cultures, and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of global and regional events.
• Manage timelines, logistics, budgets, and vendors for smooth delivery.
• Collaborate closely with global teams on formats and event strategy.

Skills

Event production

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Salesforce

Pardot

Microsoft Office

Monday.com

Canva

Google Analytics

Cvent

Job description

Overview

Global event manager

Top Employers Institute is the #1 global authority on HR strategies. With our world leading Certification and data-led insights, we guide and empower organisations in delivering transformational people practices, driving business outcomes and helping them attract, engage and retain top talent.

Established more than 30 years ago and operating in 125 countries worldwide, Top Employers Institute collaborates with 2,400 companies, including some of the world's most reputable brands, enabling them to build a better world of work. As a purpose-led and trusted organisation, we provide authoritative and insightful solutions that elevate HR strategies globally.

Purpose and contribution to company strategy

Top Employers Institute is looking for an experienced event marketeer who combines strategic thinking with a practical mindset to help shape and deliver our global corporate events. In this role, you\'ll lead the planning and execution of global and regional events that enhance client engagement, strengthen our brand, and support business growth. Reporting into the Head of Events (based at HQ in Amsterdam), you will play a vital role in executing engaging, high-quality experiences that support client engagement, recognition, and business growth. This role also plays a key part in shaping the future of our global event strategy, with room to innovate and scale what works.

We\'re seeking someone with a proven track record in managing end-to-end event experiences, from concept and production to stakeholder coordination, content, and execution. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills, a collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering memorable events.

Responsibilities

• Event planning and execution
• Lead the production of global and regional events such as Certification Celebrations, Executive Events, and People Summits
• Manage timelines, logistics, budgets, vendors, and production elements to ensure smooth delivery
• Ensure a high-quality, brand-consistent delegate experience across all touchpoints
• Collaborate closely with global teams on formats, playbooks, and event strategy

• Stakeholder collaboration and communication
• Serve as a key liaison between central marketing, content, campaigns, client success, and commercial teams
• Prepare project timelines, stakeholder briefings, and wrap-up reports
• Ensure smooth coordination across functions and geographies

• Content and communications
• Support agenda planning, speaker coordination, and content delivery in line with strategic event goals
• Ensure all assets and communications are aligned with our brand and messaging standards
• Collaborate with content and comms teams on pre-, during-, and post-event communications

• Process improvement and reporting
• Track event performance, feedback, and ROI, using insights to drive continuous improvement
• Contribute to the development of templates, workflows, and event best practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in event production and project management, ideally in a B2B or international environment
• Strong coordination skills with experience managing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously
• Proven ability to work across teams, cultures, and time zones
• Experience with event tech platforms and digital event tools
• Strong communication skills in English (required); additional languages are a plus
• Willingness to travel for events as needed

Details

• Tools used: Salesforce, Pardot, Microsoft Office, Monday.com, Canva, Google Analytics, Cvent
• Work model: Hybrid working with regular in-person meetings at our Amsterdam HQ and event attendance
• Team culture: Highly collaborative, international, and mission-driven

Top Employers Institute offers

• Competitive remuneration (monthly salary + variable pay)
• Solid benefits and flexible working conditions (human centric)
• We pay you to pay it forward; 2 days company paid volunteering time off (VTO)
• Dynamic, open, international and professional business culture
• Plenty of room for initiatives and own responsibility
• Work in a growing organisation with colleagues from all over the world
• Leader in HR, relied on by global clients such as DHL, Novartis, and PepsiCo
• Fast growing company backed by HAL Investments, Netherlands

Equal Opportunity Top Employers Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and celebrate each other’s differences. We know that a diverse workforce enhances our success. We are conscious that having the freedom to be yourself is the basis of sustainable growth. To us, it doesn’t matter where you were born, what you believe in, how old you are, what you look like, or who you love. We actively promote and depend on the diversity of thought, skills, and capabilities in our project teams to serve our international consumer base in the best way possible. Join us, as there is a place for you here!