Events Manager
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Job Summary
Primary Details
Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: EmployeeEvents Manager
Permanent
London / Hybrid
About QBE
At QBE we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.
Werean international insurer with more than 13000 people working across 26 countries which meanswerebig enough for your ambitions yet small enough for you to make a real impact.Itsan exciting time.Werebuilding momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.
What if you could have a positive impact at work and in the world As part of the QBE teamyoullget to spend every day working with people who are passionatetalentedand kind.
The opportunity
Werelooking for an experienced and creativeEvents Managerto join our Marketing and Communications team on a permanent basis based in London with a hybrid working model.
This is ahighprofilerole responsible for delivering a dynamic and impactful programme of customer broker employee and industry events across the UK and Europe.Youllwork closely with senior leadersto design and deliver events that support commercialobjectives strengthenrelationshipsand elevate the QBE brand.
From flagship industry conferences and premium corporate hospitality to executive dinners and engagement events this role offers genuine varietyvisibilityand the opportunity to make a real impact.
Your new role
As Events Manageryoulllead the planning and delivery of QBEs flagship customer broker employee and industry events across the UK and Europe. Working closely with senior leadersyoullturn business objectives into high- impact experiences that strengthen relationships and elevate the QBE brand.
Youllown the European events calendarendtoend balancing strategycreativityand flawlessexecution. This is a highly visible role within the Marketing team offering real influence and variety.
Main responsibilities
Own and deliver QBEs annual programme of customer broker employee and industry events across the UK and Europe.
Leadendtoendevent delivery from strategy and concept through toonsiteexecution.
Deliver flagship conferences executiveeventsand premium corporate hospitality experiences.
Manage exhibition presence at major industry events including stand design build andonsitedelivery.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on event strategyplanningand delivery.
Manage event budgetssuppliersand contracts to ensurecosteffectivehighqualitydelivery.
Lead and develop a smallhighperformingevents team (two direct reports).
Ensure all events align with brand guidelinespoliciesand codes of conduct.
Measure and report on event impact using insights to continuously evolve the events programme.
About You
Yourea commercially minded events professional who understands howgreat eventsdrive relationshipsreputationand business outcomes. Confident working with senior leaders you bring a strategic lens to event planning whilemaintainingexceptional attention to detail.
You thrive in afastpacedhighvisibilityenvironment and enjoy taking full ownership from concept to delivery.Youreflexiblecollaborativeand energised by delivering standout experiences.
Skills and experienceyoullbring
Experience deliveringhighimpactcorporate client or industry events ideally withinfinancialprofessionalor business services.
Goodstrategic understanding of how events support brandengagementand commercialobjectives.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working closely with senior executives.
People management experience with the ability to lead and develop a small team.
Strong brand awareness and confidence working within brand guidelines.
Outstanding attention to detailplanningand organisational skills.
Experience managing budgets suppliersagenciesand sponsorship agreements.
Flexibility to support events that may involve occasional late evenings or travel.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely withbusiness stakeholdersand marketing colleagues.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:
30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.
Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all this can include part-time job share and compressed hours.
Pension you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.
Private medical insurance we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.
Family friendly policies we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity sexual orientation or how you become a parent.
Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.
Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial environmental and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint by investing more in green businesses than the broader market so your savings are looking after the planets future as well as your own.
Cycle-to-Work benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of 5000.
To find out more visit ourRewarding our people - QBE European Operations
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Awards & Recognition
We value our employees experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:
Winner of Excellence in Diversity Equity & Inclusion Award 2025 at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our program
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025:Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year
Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re Winner: ESG Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace Executive Director UK insurance
AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner:Network Management of the Year
Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024:QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner:Green Technology Innovation of the Year
Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner:Parental Policies Award
Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023:QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee
You can view all our awards here
Apply now andletsmake it happen!
Ifyourelooking for a career thatcombines yourexpertiseand your empathy click Applytoday.
Your career. At the heart of it.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking Collaboration Tools Communication Cost Management Critical Thinking Detail-Oriented Event Management Expense Tracking Intentional collaboration Managing performance Marketing Strategies Negotiation Stakeholder Management Supplier Management Waterfall ModelHow to Apply:
To submit your application click Apply and follow the step by step process.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 insurance and reinsurance companies, located in 26 countries. Visit us for company information.
