Event Manager

Job Family/Function: Workplace Experience / Office & Soft Services Reports to: Regional EMEA Event Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and people-focused Event Manager – Employee Engagement to lead the planning and delivery of employee engagement initiatives across our London and Reading sites. This role is responsible for driving high-quality, consistent workplace experiences that foster connection, culture, and community. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end event management, vendor coordination, budget tracking, and operational delivery while ensuring alignment with regional EMEA strategy. This role reports directly to the Regional EMEA Event Manager and works closely with Workplace, leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Event & Engagement Delivery • Lead end-to-end planning and execution of employee engagement events across London and Reading (networking events, cultural celebrations, leadership sessions, wellbeing initiatives, internal campaigns, etc.).
• Manage the local events calendar, ensuring effective planning, space utilisation, and alignment with business priorities.
• Oversee on-site event delivery, ensuring seamless setup, execution, and breakdown.
• Maintain brand standards and ensure all initiatives align with company culture and engagement strategy. Stakeholder & Employee Experience Management • Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver meaningful and engaging experiences.
• Act as the primary point of contact for event-related queries.
• Conduct pre- and post-event communications and gather feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Track participation metrics and engagement data to measure impact and recommend enhancements. Vendor & Budget Management • Source, onboard, and manage relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and ensure services are delivered in line with SLAs and KPIs.
• Track and manage budgets for engagement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation, invoices, spend tracking, and processes.

Operational Excellence

• Implement structured processes to ensure consistent and scalable event delivery.
• Coordinate closely with Workplace teams to ensure event spaces are prepared to standard, and be hands-on in supporting room setups, branding, supplier coordination, and on-site execution to ensure seamless delivery.
• Monitor deadlines, timelines, and task ownership.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and elevate the employee experience.

What You’ll Need

• 3–5+ years’ experience in corporate event management, workplace experience, or employee engagement.
• Proven experience managing multiple events across different locations.
• Strong organisational skills and a structured, detail-oriented approach.
• Experience managing budgets and tracking spend accurately.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.
• Comfortable supporting on-site setup and operational delivery when required.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• High-quality, well-executed engagement events.
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction and positive employee feedback.
• Clear budget ownership and financial accountability.
• Consistent processes and improved operational efficiency.
• Increased participation and measurable engagement impact.