Senior Event Executive (MAT cover - 13months FTC)

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Company Description

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

We're part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100 who are #3 in Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 UK list

Job Description

This role is based in Blackfriars , London office

About the Role

We're looking for a dynamic Senior Event Executive to help us grow and innovate our Vitafoods global events across EMEA. You'll join our Brand team, where you'll plan and deliver VF Europe and joint-venture events that make a real impact.

What You'll Do

Event Planning & Delivery

• Lead key projects within VF Europe and other events
• Track project progress and prepare budget forecasts
• Work closely with teams across the business to deliver exceptional events
• Create innovative experiences that delight our customers, both online and in-person

Strategic Development

• Shape our networking events strategy for Vitafoods Europe
• Turn strategic goals into practical plans
• Drive execution across sales, marketing, and content teams
• Help evolve our international market presence

Collaboration & Communication

• Build strong relationships with brand, content, marketing, and sales teams
• Work with vendors and partners to deliver contracted opportunities
• Create clear reports on event KPIs and forecasts
• Help develop sales materials and event floor plans

Market Understanding

• Develop deep knowledge of the nutraceutical industry
• Research market trends and competitor activities
• Design event features that meet our communities' needs
• Track and analyze visitor intelligence

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Essential Skills

• Strong organizational abilities to handle multiple events
• Clear communication skills
• Experience working with different cultures
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Technical Skills

• Confident using MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Experience with Smartsheet
• Knowledge of productivity tools like Asana and monday.com
• Comfort with generative AI tools

Personal Qualities

• A collaborative approach to working with global teams
• Energy and drive to make things happen
• Sharp attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What Success Looks Like

You'll help us deliver outstanding events that bring value to our customers and grow our business. You'll build strong relationships across teams and contribute fresh ideas that keep us ahead in the market.

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here's some of what you can expect when you join us. But don't just take our word for it - see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We're not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most - although not all - of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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