Global Meetings and Events Strategy Lead

First Capital Realty Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international events management company is seeking a Global Meetings & Events Strategy Lead based in London. You will enhance the M&E value proposition globally, integrating data and finance to optimize event programs. Ideal candidates will have 8-10+ years in M&E strategy and strong financial governance experience. This role offers significant influence and the chance to work with cross-functional teams, collaborating to drive strategic outcomes and improve client retention. Competitive perks and a vibrant workplace culture are included.

Benefits

Exclusive Travel Discounts

Career Development

Vibrant Culture & industry-renowned social events

Active Hour

Comprehensive Health Cash Plan

Health & Wellbeing Challenges

Financial Wellbeing Support

Company-matched charitable donations

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years leading Meetings & Events strategy.
• Experience in forecasting and ROI analysis.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a global M&E programme.
• Partner with teams to enhance Travel & Events management.
• Build financial and data models to showcase ROI.

Skills

Meetings & Events strategy

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

GDS (Sabre and/or Amadeus)

Job description

Job no: 529615
Brand: FCM Meetings & Events
Work type: Full time
Location: London
Categories: Leadership

About FCM Meeting and Events

Working for FCM Meetings & Events is all about bringing the world together, one event at a time. Attending events is no longer just about "getting together" - it's about reconnecting, relinking, and reopening the globe. Our shared culture, creativity and systems with parent travel management company, FCM, means our clients receive the best of both worlds. Plus, it means our people are offered award-winning work perks. We don't just think outside the box, we dance around it. Join our team to work with the best of the best in a flexible, collaborative events agency.

About the role

As the Global Meetings & Events Strategy Lead, you will shape and elevate FCM's end‑to‑end Meetings & Events (M&E) value proposition across global markets. Your mission is to design a best‑in‑class internal M&E framework that not only guides our teams but serves as a transformational model for clients and prospects.

You’ll drive strategic business enablement by integrating data, finance, experience design and commercial insight to demonstrate the value of consolidated travel and event programmes. Working closely with Consulting, Marketing, Sales and Product teams, you’ll lead cross‑functional initiatives that strengthen client engagement, optimise spend, and deliver measurable ROI.

In this, high‑impact role, you’ll:

• Design and implement a unified global M&E programme within FCM to showcase strategic excellence.
• Partner with commercial teams to articulate the benefits of integrated Travel & Events management.
• Build and present advanced financial and data models demonstrating efficiency, leakage reduction and ROI improvements.
• Create scalable strategic frameworks and toolkits that support client retention, growth, and new business acquisition.
• Collaborate across global teams to drive innovation, product evolution and service scalability.
• Provide commercial and financial oversight across enterprise‑level event portfolios.
• Represent FCM externally as a thought leader, shaping market conversations and supporting go‑to‑market strategies.
• Influence organisational decision making by providing insights, market intelligence and strategic recommendations connected to revenue impact and retention.

This role reports into the Head of FCM and offers significant global visibility and influence.

About You

You are a seasoned Meetings & Events strategist with a proven ability to drive enterprise‑level transformation. With 8–10+ years leading M&E strategy, you bring deep financial governance experience, commercial acumen, and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and C‑suite clients.

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

Experience & Expertise

• A track record of leading complex, enterprise‑level M&E programmes.
• Strong financial modelling skills with experience in forecasting, ROI analysis and commercial management.
• Demonstrated success guiding clients through strategic change and positioning value at executive level.
• Significant experience collaborating across consulting, marketing, product and commercial teams.
• Comfort presenting externally and shaping strategic narratives.
• Familiarity with GDS (Sabre and/or Amadeus), M&E tools, and FCM’s mid‑office systems.
• Strong proficiency across Microsoft Office tools.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.

Core Competencies

• Highly self‑motivated, self‑driven and able to work autonomously.
• Excellent relationship‑building and collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complexity.
• Strong problem solving, leadership and time management capabilities.
• Advanced customer‑centric mindset with a commitment to delivering value.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and drive outcomes.
• Skilled in negotiation, change management and results‑focused delivery.

What's in it for you

• Exclusive Travel Discounts: As part of Flight Centre Travel Group, you gain access to exclusive industry rates and discounts through our in‑house travel team.
• Career Development: With Flight Centre Travel Group’s global presence, spanning 30+ brands in over 20 countries, you’ll have clear career pathways and the resources you need to achieve your professional goals, including training and support.
• Vibrant Culture & industry‑renowned social events: Experience our fun, industry‑renowned culture with exciting social events such as monthly awards nights, global conferences, end‑of‑financial‑year balls, and more.
• Active Hour: Prioritise your well‑being with an hour dedicated each week to focus on your fitness or personal wellness.
• Comprehensive Health Cash Plan: Get reimbursed for a variety of medical services, including dental, optical, and chiropractic care, with our bronze‑level health cash plan.
• Health & Wellbeing Challenges: Stay engaged with monthly health and wellbeing challenges designed to keep you motivated and healthy.
• Financial Wellbeing Support: Access expert financial services, including mortgage advice, regulated financial guidance, and money coaching to help you manage your finances.
• And Much More: Enjoy a range of additional benefits, including company‑matched charitable donations, an excellent pension scheme, share options, an electric vehicle scheme, and a variety of salary sacrifice benefits.

Our number one philosophy is Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group's promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which reflects the diversity of our society.

We welcome accommodation requests to help make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] .