Global Events Executive

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798.

Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge.  We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you.

The Global Events Executive is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and performance analysis of in-person events, conferences, sponsorship activations, and internal events. Sitting at the intersection of strategic marketing and operational delivery, this role ensures events align with brand and campaign objectives while delivering high-impact experiences.

You will manage a portfolio of approximately 25 events annually, balancing multiple projects across diverse formats, audiences, and business priorities. With a strong emphasis on project management, stakeholder collaboration, and on-site presence, you will play a hands-on role in delivering seamless experiences that support commercial goals. Travel is a necessary part of the role to manage onsite delivery and maintain quality execution.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Event Planning & Campaign Alignment

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of regional in-person events and sponsored conference participation.
• Align event strategy with campaign objectives, business goals, and regional priorities in collaboration with sales and marketing leads.
• Recommend event participation based on geographic focus, customer needs, and commercial potential.
• Coordinate pre-, during-, and post-event promotional strategies to support attendance and engagement.
• Manage the development and use of on-site and digital event collateral, including content, giveaways, and signage.

Operational Event Delivery

• Create and maintain detailed event project plans, timelines, and budgets for internal and external events.
• Oversee logistics including venue coordination, supplier management, technical requirements, and on-site execution.
• Produce comprehensive event documentation including run sheets, safety briefings, floor plans, and staffing guides.
• Support smaller internal events and activations from concept to execution.
• Travel to event locations to oversee on-site set-up and live execution.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as primary liaison for internal stakeholders, including event leads, sales teams, and business sponsors.
• Manage relationships with external event organisers, securing space/sponsorships and negotiating contracts.
• Work with creative agencies and designers to produce bespoke assets for event use.
• Represent the marketing and events function in cross-functional meetings, acting as a trusted advisor.

Budget Management & Reporting

• Own and manage the annual events budget across B2B and B2C channels.
• Track expenses, vendor payments, and budget reconciliations.
• Define and report on KPIs for event success using both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Translate event performance into actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Team & Capability Development

• Act as a role model, mentoring peers and supporting capability development across the wider marketing team.
• Maintain responsibility for self-development by identifying and closing skill gaps.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of campaign effectiveness and team processes.

Skills & Behaviours

Core Skills

• Strategic alignment of events with campaign and commercial goals.
• Experience in planning and delivering B2B and B2C events, including sponsorships and internal activations.
• Strong project management skills — able to manage multiple events and timelines simultaneously.
• Marketing acumen, including the development of assets and promotional communications.
• Budget ownership and vendor negotiation skills.
• Proficient in CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce) and familiar with GDPR/data compliance in campaign execution.
• Ability to measure success through data (e.g. attendance, lead-gen, analytics tools) and present insights effectively.

Key Behaviours

• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders.
• Collaborative communicator who builds strong relationships internally and externally.
• Analytical and data-driven, able to derive insight from performance metrics and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Customer-focused, ensuring events and campaigns meet real audience needs.
• Creative problem-solver, bringing innovation to challenges and staying current with trends and best practices.
• Adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Positive and proactive, with a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Change-ready, supporting transformation with ideas, flexibility, and leadership by example.

* Please note you must have the right to live and work in the UK for this role *

Location: We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at conference – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our office in Milton Park to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time (which includes time spent in the office and also at events, with customers, travelling etc.).

Closing Date: Applications will close on Wednesday 18th March 2026 with interviews taking place the week of 30th March.

What we offer in return: 

• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
• 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday 
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year 
• 4 paid volunteering days each year 
• Company funded single cover private medical insurance  
• Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support 
• Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares
• Pension scheme 
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis

If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and live a healthy, balanced life.

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits develop and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit-based factor.

If you have a disability, or face another barrier,  and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact Liz Southwick. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.

We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, well-being, and flexible working. We believe the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas in which you are passionate. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn Life Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way to meet our Talent Acquisition team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.

Should you have any queries please contact the recruitment team on [email protected]

To find out more and to apply please visit our careers site: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/InformaGroupPlc/taylor-and-francis