Events & Sponsorship Manager

Markel

Events & Sponsorship Manager leading end-to-end delivery of marketing events and sponsorships for Markel. Engaging brokers and clients through high-impact experiences.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading the end-to-end delivery of UK marketing events, sponsorships and hospitality, from concept through to on-the-day delivery and post-event evaluation
Delivering high-impact experiences that bring the Markel brand to life and support broker engagement and campaign outcomes
Owning flagship programmes such as BIBA, Broker Expo, Goodwood and the Markel Third Sector Awards
Activating sponsorships creatively and effectively, maximising visibility, engagement and return on investment
Partnering closely with Marketing Business Partners, senior leaders and regional partners to ensure activity is aligned, well-governed and commercially focused
Managing budgets, suppliers, venues and agencies, ensuring consistently high-quality delivery
Taking a data-led approach, tracking performance, measuring ROI, capturing insight and using it to inform future decisions
Supporting internal events, office launches and award programmes when required
Finding opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness through tools such as CRM, reporting platforms and AI-enabled solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience delivering events end to end (B2B experience preferred)
Strong project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and deadlines
Confidence working with senior partners and taking ownership in live environments
Experience managing suppliers, logistics and budgets
A calm, organised and detail-focused approach, even under pressure
Clear communication skills—written, verbal and in-person

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary plus generous annual bonus
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
Strong pension, private medical & dental cover, life assurance, income protection and more
Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) with flexibility around major events
Ongoing development, learning and career progression opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

event deliveryproject managementbudget managementsupplier managementlogistics managementdata analysisperformance trackingROI measurementcampaign managementB2B experience

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsdetail-orientedcalm under pressureownershipcollaborationcreativityefficiency improvementstakeholder engagementtime management