Event Manager

Events Manager - Global Events & Operations 12-Month Maternity Cover Contract London (Hybrid Working) £360 per day PAYE Start date - January 2027 An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the global events function of a leading Tier One investment bank as an Events Manager on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a high-profile role within a globally focused team, responsible for delivering large-scale client and corporate events that support key business priorities across multiple regions. This is not a typical events delivery position. While event execution remains a significant part of the role, the successful candidate will also play a key part in shaping event governance, improving processes, developing playbooks and toolkits, and driving consistency across a complex global events programme. The Role You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of strategic global events, working closely with stakeholders, regional event teams, external agencies, and senior business leaders across multiple markets. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full event lifecycle from planning through to execution and post-event analysis
• Delivering large-scale in-person, virtual and hybrid events with international audiences
• Managing budgets, timelines, suppliers, agencies and event logistics
• Creating exceptional client experiences and delegate journeys
• Partnering with senior stakeholders across global and regional teams
• Producing post-event reporting, insights and recommendations
• Maintaining governance documentation including risk registers, action trackers and decision logs
• Contributing to the development of event frameworks, playbooks and operational toolkits
• Driving continuous improvement across processes, reporting and event best practices
• Collaborating with event counterparts globally to ensure consistency and excellence across the events programme About You We're looking for an experienced events professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly visible global environment. You'll ideally bring:
• Significant experience delivering complex global events with multiple stakeholders and moving parts
• Experience within banking, financial services or another highly regulated corporate environment
• Strong budget management and commercial awareness
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Experience developing or improving event processes, governance frameworks and operational playbooks
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to work autonomously
• Experience working with international teams across different regions and time zones