Events & Sponsorship Manager
Manchester (Hybrid)
Permanent | Full-time | Competitive salary £47,000 + excellent bonus + Exceptional Benefits
Help shape how a leading global insurer connects with the market.
We’re partnering with a prestigious global insurer to find an experienced Events & Sponsorship Manager to lead the delivery of high-profile events, sponsorships and hospitality activity across the UK.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys creating impactful experiences that strengthen relationships with brokers, partners and clients. You’ll take ownership of major national events, work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in evolving a more strategic, data-led approach to events and sponsorship activation.
The role:
Reporting into the Head of Marketing Services, you’ll lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of a wide range of live, virtual and hybrid events.
Key responsibilities include:
*Leading end-to-end delivery of events, sponsorships and hospitality programmes
*Managing flagship industry events, exhibitions and awards
*Creating engaging experiences that support broker engagement and brand visibility
*Activating sponsorships creatively to maximise engagement and ROI
*Managing budgets, suppliers, venues and external agencies
*Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through reporting tools, CRM platforms and AI-enabled solutions
What we’re looking for:
*Proven experience delivering B2B events end to end
*Strong project management and organisational skills
*Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workstreams simultaneously
*Confidence working with senior stakeholders and managing live environments
*Experience managing suppliers, budgets and logistics
*Calm, proactive and solutions-focused approach
*Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Desirable experience:
*Sponsorship activation or hospitality programmes
*Agency-side events background
*Financial services, insurance or other regulated B2B environments
*Exposure to tools such as HubSpot, Dynamics, Power BI or Copilot
What’s on offer:
*Competitive salary plus generous annual bonus
*Exceptional benefits package including strong pension contributions, private medical, dental and more
*Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
*High visibility role with real ownership and autonomy
*Opportunity to shape and grow the events and sponsorship function
*Supportive and collaborative culture with excellent long-term development opportunities