Marketing Event Manager – EMEA

Channel Factory

Marketing Event Manager executing the full event lifecycle in EMEA for an innovative adtech company. Leading logistics, managing budgets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 5/18/2026contractLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the EMEA event marketing strategy aligned with global objectives.
Own the full event lifecycle - from strategy through execution to post-event analysis.
Set and manage timelines, priorities, and deliverables across multiple concurrent events.
Identify new event opportunities to drive brand awareness and pipeline growth.
Research, source, and negotiate with vendors, venues, and suppliers.
Plan and manage all event logistics, including venue, catering, travel, and supplier coordination.
Lead pre-event planning: agenda, speakers, and delegate experience.
Ensure seamless on-site execution and stakeholder coordination.
Travel as required for site visits, planning, and event execution.
Collaborate with our Digital Marketing Manager and Social Media Manager to plan and manage the event promotion plan and all associated assets (event landing pages, invitations, LinkedIn posts).
Collaborate with sales and marketing teams for integrated event promotion and delivery.
Tailor events and communications to local markets and audiences across EMEA.
Manage event budgets and drive cost-efficiency without compromising quality.
Track and analyse event performance - attendance, engagement, and ROI.
Optimise future events based on data, stakeholder feedback, and market insights.
Support regional and global marketing initiatives as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years proven experience in event marketing, ideally within B2B, adtech, media, or a related industry.
Demonstrated ability to own the full event lifecycle independently - from strategy to post-event reporting.
Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple events across different markets simultaneously.
Experience managing budgets, negotiating with vendors, and driving cost-efficiency.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - you are confident presenting to senior leadership and working with cross-functional teams.
A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment.
Experience working across EMEA markets; sensitivity to local cultures and audiences is a strong advantage.
Familiarity with marketing tools and event management software such as Hubspot, Splash Event.
Willingness and ability to travel across the EMEA region as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Holiday: 15 working days for a 6mo contract (pro-rata of 30 working days per year)
Office: Beautiful office in the heart of Soho, London (~3 days per week in-office)
Culture: A genuinely collaborative team with regular offsites, socials, and events

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Hard Skills & Tools

event marketingevent lifecycle managementbudget managementvendor negotiationdata analysisproject management

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementcommunicationcollaborationsolutions-oriented mindsetadaptability