Event Manager - Reuters Events

Refinitiv; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An international conference organization is seeking an Event Manager in London to plan and manage logistics for various events. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing B2B conferences and exhibitions, with strong stakeholder engagement and budget management skills. This role includes negotiating contracts, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring successful event execution. Emphasizing work-life balance, the company offers hybrid work arrangements and various employee benefits to foster development and well-being.

Benefits

Flexible vacation

Mental health days

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Experience managing B2B conferences and exhibitions.
• Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent planning skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in budget management and reporting.
• Strong communication skills with senior contacts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage logistics for conferences and events.
• Research and source venues, suppliers, and contractors.
• Negotiate budgets and contracts.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure event success.
• Travel to supervise events.

Skills

Managing B2B conferences

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Budget management

Communication skills

Job description

# **Our Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy**Event Manager - Reuters Events page is loaded## Event Manager - Reuters Eventsremote type: Hybridlocations: United Kingdom, Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JREQ197394**This 1 year FTC position will be based in our office in London.**We're looking for a collaborative, confident and ambitious **Event Manager** to join the Operations Team at **Reuters Events** in **London** and help us organise a busy portfolio of virtual and physical international events.If you want the opportunity to work in a fast-paced global B2B conference company and develop your career quickly, this might be the role for you. Established in 1990 as FCBI, **Reuters Events** was acquired by Reuters in 2019. We deliver world-class conferences and content across the globe, and work with industry leaders and visionaries to provide the critical intelligence senior level executives need to make strategic decisions.**Reuters Events** brings together Reuters globally trusted brand, scale and editorial excellence aligned with domain expertise. We provide content-led conferences for professionals in highly specialized industry sectors to complement our extensive, in-depth content. Reuters Events exists to deliver the intelligence and foster the relationships that shape strategy and safeguard success at leading companies worldwide.**About the Role**As an **Event Manager** you will:* Successfully plan and manage the end-to-end logistics for a high volume of annual conferences and events in a variety of formats (in-person, hybrid & virtual).* Research and source venues, suppliers, and contractors.* Plan and book travel and accommodation arrangements then.* Play an instrumental role in the negotiation of budgets and contracts to ensure we're delivering a great quality service whilst keeping costs to a minimum.* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to bring the events to life and ensure their commercial success.* Travel to and supervise the on the day running of the events.**About You**To be our **Event Manager** you will likely have:* Demonstrable experience of managing B2B conferences and exhibitions.* A collaborative mindset with the ability to engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders.* Excellent attention to detail and meticulous planning skills* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively, work efficiently and juggle competing priorities.* Experience of managing budgets and reporting on event expenditure* Excellent communication skills, with the professionalism and confidence to liaise with senior level industry contacts.#LI-FP3* **Hybrid Work Model:** We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.* **Flexibility & Work-Life Balance:** Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.* **Career Development and Growth:** By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.* **Industry Competitive Benefits:** We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.* **Culture:** Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. 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