Aylesbury, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Belfast or Home-Based – with UK Travel required
Competitive salary (from at least £40k, higher with experience) + generous bonus (circa 20%)
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Marketing team as a Events Manager. This role is responsible for planning and delivering Esri UK’s flagship conferences, ensuring they run smoothly, deliver a great experience and achieve clear business outcomes.
You will take ownership of three major conferences each year, working across teams and suppliers to bring everything together from initial planning through to delivery and post event evaluation.
Who are we?
Esri UK sells the world’s leading geospatial software, ArcGIS, and provides a wide range of services to customers across both public and private sectors. With the largest pool of GIS expertise in the UK, we are the market leader in our field and our business continues to grow year on year.
We are a people focused, profitable software company where events play a key role in how we engage our customers, build our community and showcase the impact of our technology.
As our Events Manager you will:
* Lead the planning and delivery of three Esri UK conferences each year
* Own the end to end delivery of events, from initial planning through to on the day execution and post event evaluation
* Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines and budgets
* Coordinate across marketing, sales, technical teams and leadership to align content and objectives
* Manage relationships with venues, suppliers and external partners
* Oversee event logistics including registration, production, staging and attendee experience
* Ensure all elements of the conference are delivered to a high standard and on time
* Work closely with marketing teams to support event promotion and attendance
* Manage speakers, agendas and session planning
* Oversee on site delivery, troubleshooting issues and ensuring a smooth experience
* Lead post event reporting, including feedback, performance and recommendations for improvement
* Be UK based with the entitlement to work full time in the UK
This would be a great career move if you:
* Have experience managing large scale conferences or events end to end
* Are highly organised and able to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders
* Are confident working with senior stakeholders and external partners
* Have strong attention to detail and a focus on delivering high quality experiences
* Are comfortable managing budgets and suppliers
* Are calm under pressure and able to solve problems quickly
* Have experience in B2B events or conferences would be beneficial.
We offer a competitive salary and bonus, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare and flexible working.
* 6% company pension
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies
* Flexible working and support for continual learning/development
The location
This is a UK based role. You will be expected to visit our head office in Aylesbury occasionally, attend meetings and travel to events as required. Overnight stays will be required.
Other
Due to the nature of our customers and data, you must be based in the UK and willing to complete relevant security checks.
A little more about us…
Esri UK uses mapping technology to help our customers solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. We support governments, universities, businesses and charities worldwide to save money, improve society, and protect our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them.
Esri UK is a thriving and inclusive workplace. We take pride in our culture and recognise the value our people bring. We believe in creating a balanced and flexible work/life environment and invest in learning and development at all stages of an individual’s career.
Esri UK are an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the importance and value of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and the benefits that this can bring to both our employees and our customers
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