Event Manager - Reuters Events

This 1 year FTC position will be based in our office in London. Are you highly organised? Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Looking to take your Event Management career to the next level? If so, we want to hear from you! 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 What’s in it For You? 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, fl ... (truncated, view full listing at source)