Event Manager - Maternity Cover (12 Month FTC) - London

Fitch Group, Inc., Fitch Ratings, Inc., Fitch Solutions Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm based in London is seeking an experienced Event Manager for a 12-month maternity cover. This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional capable of managing a dynamic portfolio of events across EMEA, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and best practices. Responsibilities include leading corporate hospitality events, managing online courses, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure event success. This position offers a hybrid working environment within an engaging team setting.

Benefits

Working with an amazing and busy team

High visibility with senior stakeholders

Dynamic role

Qualifications

• 5 years of strong relevant Event Management experience.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver diverse events across EMEA.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of corporate hospitality and gala dinners.
• Manage online courses including registration and attendee management.

Skills

Event Management experience

Verbal and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Team player and adaptable

Job description

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Event Manager - Maternity Cover (12 Month FTC) - London

Requisition ID: 49077

Business Unit: Fitch Group

Category: Marketing & Communications

Location London, GB

Event Manager Maternity Cover

Fitch Group is currently seeking an Event Manager based out of our London office.

The Event Manager will be an integral part of the Global Events team in developing high-quality Fitch customer engagement programs that advance the Fitch Group brand through the flawless delivery and execution of events at industry trade shows and conferences as well as Fitch-hosted events in EMEA. We are looking for a seasoned event manager with a proven track record who can quickly take charge of a dynamic portfolio of events to cover a maternity contract.

The role of Event Manager for Fitch Group, reporting into the Director, Corporates Events, is to support with a busy calendar of events both Fitch owned and third-party events, as well as virtual events. Collaborating with internal and external partners, the role works closely with the Director, Corporates Events and the wider Group Marketing functions to ensure that all our events are well promoted, attended and executed, and that our presence at events is well managed, professional, measured and aligned with business strategy.

What We Offer:

• Working with an amazing and busy team
• Hybrid working environment
• High visibility with senior stakeholders
• Dynamic role

We’ll Count on You To:

• Support Corporate sector, in planning and delivering a diverse range of events across EMEA, ensuring each event aligns with Fitch Group’s strategy and applies best practices to drive results
• Lead end-to-end delivery of corporate hospitality and gala/awards dinners, including budgeting, vendor selection, contracting and guest management
• Manage online courses year‑round, covering registration setup, invitations, and attendee management, while collaborating with Learning, BRM, and Marketing to align objectives and ensure professional execution
• Ownership of three designated EMEA regions within the Corporate events portfolio, serving as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, tracking spend, and accommodating new opportunities as they arise
• Support other flagship events and smaller initiatives within the calendar, supporting on logistics such as venue sourcing, catering, AV, design and branding coordination, speaker and attendee management, budget management / cost control, and other event essentials
• Primary ownership of the Global Infrastructure Group EMEA portfolio, serving as the central stakeholder contact, managing and tracking a moderate budget, leading all sector‑specific events, conducting monthly update calls, and fostering a smooth, collaborative delivery approach
• Beyond Fitch-owned events, this role will manage third‑party sponsorships covering exhibition and stand branding, activations, speaking engagements, virtual platforms, and coordinating internal attendance
• Lead post‑event evaluation and reporting, using insights to inform future planning across all coordinated events
• Oversee the global event calendar to prevent scheduling conflicts and ensure alignment and coordination among Fitch Group companies
• Collaborate with the marketing team and business units to align on short‑ and long‑term business objectives, focusing on KPI measurements and overall strategy

What You Need to Have:

• 5 years of strong relevant Event Management experience including multiple event types
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be a team player, adaptable to fast‑paced, changing environments; with ability to work closely with multiple departments

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Forward looking, detail oriented, and proactive with proven project management skills
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Why Fitch?

At Fitch Group, the combined power of our global perspectives is what differentiates us. Our global network of colleagues comes together to accomplish things greater than they ever could alone.

Every team member is essential to our business and each perspective is critical to our success. We embrace a diverse culture that encourages a free exchange of ideas, guaranteeing your voice will be heard and your work will have an impact, regardless of seniority.

We are building incredible things at Fitch and we invite you to join us on our journey.

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