Events & Sponsorship Manager

Role Overview

• 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

• 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

• 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