Events & Sponsorship Manager

TL;DR

Events & Sponsorship Manager (Marketing): Leading the end-to-end delivery of UK marketing events, sponsorships, and hospitality programs with an accent on data-driven decision-making and high-impact broker engagement. Focus on managing flagship programs, optimizing sponsorship activation, and collaborating with senior leadership to evolve the brand's market presence.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Leeds, Manchester, or London (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a Fortune 500 company operating in over 20 countries, built on a people-first culture and long-term thinking.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of UK marketing events, sponsorships, and hospitality from concept to evaluation.
• Own flagship programs such as BIBA, Broker Expo, and the hirify.global Third Sector Awards.
• Partner with Marketing Business Partners and senior leaders to ensure activity is aligned and commercially focused.
• Manage budgets, suppliers, venues, and agencies to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Track performance and measure ROI to inform future strategic decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency using CRM, reporting platforms, and AI-enabled solutions.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK with the ability to work in a hybrid capacity.
• Proven experience delivering events end-to-end, preferably in a B2B environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Experience managing suppliers, logistics, and budgets.
• Confidence working with senior partners and taking ownership in live environments.
• Clear communication skills in written, verbal, and in-person formats.

Nice to have

• Experience in sponsorship activation or hospitality programs.
• Agency events background.
• Experience in regulated, B2B, or financial services environments.
• Familiarity with tools such as HubSpot, Dynamics, Power BI, or Copilot.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary plus generous annual bonus.
• Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with buy/sell options.
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, and income protection.
• Ongoing development, learning, and career progression opportunities.