Events Manager

Compare the Market

Events Manager driving event strategy, planning, and execution for Compare the Market. Responsible for budget management and stakeholder engagement in a hybrid role.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timePeterborough • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of event planning processes and budget management, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and relationship management. Capable of leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality events while maintaining excellent customer service and adapting to changing requirements.

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Event PlanningBudget ManagementStakeholder ManagementProject ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Event ManagementBudgetingContract NegotiationPerformance MeasurementSupplier Management

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementOrganizational SkillsAgile ThinkingResilienceCustomer Service

Industry Keywords

Events StrategyInternal CommunicationsMarketing AlignmentEvent TrendsColleague Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the strategic direction for events at CtM, covering both business and fun activities
Lead and manage the end-to-end organisation and delivery of all Compare the Markets’ events including large scale annual offsite
Accountable for overall Events budget, including budget management of each event, ensuring we are cost-effective
Responsible for stakeholder management across the business (including Exec and extended leadership team)
Manage and own all relevant supplier and partner contracts, sourcing vendors and suppliers, negotiate costs, SLAs and T&Cs maintaining strong diligence throughout
Identify and implement mechanism/s to measure the success of every event, for reporting upwards to key stakeholders. Make sound recommendations for change and development of future events
Lead across the matrix to gain relevant support for the successful delivery of events, for example engaging the internal communications team on content aligned to strategy and the marketing team for brand purposes
Understand and interpret the company strategy and make recommendations for events and activities which will help embed knowledge and understanding across the business
Establish oneself as CtM's events expert, supporting and advising local teams on smaller team events
Maintain excellent customer service of all events showcasing high performance and brilliant delivery
Use external insight of trends and developments in events management, ensuring CtM remains best in class for colleague events to ensure you proactively seek new ideas and make recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive knowledge of event planning processes
Previous events management experience
Experience managing large budgets
Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
Excellent relationship management
Excellent stakeholder management at the highest level
Strong organisational skills resilience
Strong project management and planning skills
Agile thinking, able to change direction and cope with additional requests and changes, calmly and with confidence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development