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 broker engagement and brand visibility. Focus on data-driven decision-making, managing high-profile national programs, and evolving the marketing execution strategy.

Location: Must be based in the UK (Leeds, Manchester, or London) with a hybrid work model (3 days in office).

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 post-event evaluation.
• Own flagship programs such as BIBA, Broker Expo, Goodwood, 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.
• Implement a data-led approach to track performance, measure ROI, and capture insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency using tools like CRM, reporting platforms, and AI-enabled solutions.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK with the ability to work in a hybrid capacity in Leeds, Manchester, or London.
• 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 stakeholders 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 HubSpot, Dynamics, Power BI, or Copilot.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary plus generous annual bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with buy/sell options.
• Comprehensive benefits including strong pension, private medical & dental cover, life assurance, and income protection.
• Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home).
• Supportive, collaborative marketing team with a focus on career progression and development.