Events Assistant Manager (B2B Marketing)

TL;DR

Events Assistant Manager (B2B Marketing): Managing and delivering diverse corporate events for a leading financial institution with an accent on client experience, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement. Focus on coordinating multiple workstreams, driving project execution in a fast-paced environment, and ensuring high-quality delivery for B2B audiences.

Location: Must be based in London, with a hybrid work pattern requiring at least 40% of time in the office.

Salary: £48,987 – £54,430 per annum.

Company

A major UK-based financial services group committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion while building the future of finance.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end delivery of B2B events, ranging from proprietary conferences to trade show participation.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and suppliers.
• Take ownership of event budgets, ensuring all activities align with financial expectations.
• Coordinate multiple event workstreams simultaneously, maintaining high attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• Contribute creative ideas to event design, content, and guest experience.
• Collaborate with senior team members to support the execution of large-scale, complex events.

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years of experience delivering corporate or commercial events.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with experience engaging senior stakeholders or C-suite audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in budget management and independent project ownership.
• Must be able to work outside standard hours (evenings/weekends) as required by event schedules.
• Must be based in London or able to commute to the office at least 40% of the time.

Nice to have

• Experience within financial or professional services sectors.
• Background in high-profile B2B event delivery.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus scheme.
• Flexible benefits package and share schemes including free shares.
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and generous parental leave policies.