Advanced Specialist, Events

Pearson VUE

Advanced Specialist collaborating with Sales and Marketing to deliver high-impact internal events for Pearson. Overseeing event logistics, stakeholder engagement, and enhancing attendee experiences.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in event management, including planning and executing in-person, virtual, and hybrid events while managing complex logistics and stakeholder communications. Proficient in project management, budget tracking, and utilizing event technology platforms to enhance attendee engagement and experience.

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Event ManagementProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementBudget TrackingEvent Technology Platforms

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningLogistics CoordinationBudget ManagementTimeline ManagementRegistration SystemsCommunications ToolsProject Management SoftwareCRM SystemsData AnalysisContingency Planning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsAttention to DetailDecision-MakingCalm Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Event Technology PlatformsRegistration SystemsProject Management SoftwareMobile AppsSurveys

Industry Keywords

Corporate EventsSales EventsInternal MeetingsConference ManagementEnablement Programmes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and deliver internal sales kick-off events, leadership meetings, sales conferences, and related enablement programmes.
Manage end-to-end event workstreams including project plans, timelines, budgets, registration, communications, agendas, speakers, production requirements, rooming lists, food and beverage planning, signage, and onsite logistics.
Partner with external agencies and vendors to ensure consistent delivery, cost control, and a high-quality attendee experience.
Coordinate planning meetings, maintain project documentation, track actions, and keep stakeholders updated on progress, risks, and milestones.
Support sales leaders and enablement teams in delivering events that reinforce commercial priorities, product knowledge, and employee engagement.
Manage attendee registration, communications, event platforms, mobile apps, check-in processes, surveys, and post-event follow-up activities.
Track budgets, invoices, purchase orders, and event reconciliations in partnership with Finance, Procurement, and event suppliers.
Create run-of-show documents, staffing plans, briefing materials, and contingency plans for successful onsite delivery.
Resolve logistical, technology, vendor, and attendee issues during the event lifecycle.
Capture post-event feedback, attendance data, engagement metrics, lessons learned, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years' experience within event management, conference management, internal meetings, sales events, or corporate event programmes.
Experience managing in-person, virtual, and hybrid events involving multiple stakeholders and complex logistics.
Strong project management capabilities with experience managing timelines, dependencies, vendors, budgets, and competing priorities.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Comfortable working with senior leaders, marketing teams, enablement functions, agencies, vendors, and external partners.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions during live event delivery.
Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Experience using event technology platforms, registration systems, communications tools, project management software, or CRM systems would be advantageous.
A degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Event Management, Business, or a related field is preferred, although equivalent experience will also be considered.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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