🌟 Events Manager – Join Our Team at QS!

Events Manager Job Opportunity in the United Kingdom! 🚀

Are you passionate about bringing people together through highly impactful events? Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) is actively seeking a dynamic and creative professional to lead end-to-end event planning and delivery, offering an exciting Events Manager Job Opportunity in the United Kingdom. Based in London (NW3 2DG), this full-time, permanent role offers the perfect blend of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model (we expect you to be in the office 2 days a week).

Why Join QS?

At QS, we genuinely believe your work should empower you to grow both personally and professionally. Ultimately, our mission is to help people worldwide unlock their potential through higher education. We maintain a highly collaborative and supportive culture, meaning you’ll be part of a global community that makes a real, tangible impact on the education sector.

Furthermore, we’re proud to have been named one of Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® (UK). We are also recognised as a gold-accredited Investors in People organisation—clear proof that this is a place where talent thrives.

What You’ll Do as an Events Manager

As the Events Manager, you will be crucial to our success. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the full event lifecycle: You will lead the entire event lifecycle, covering strategy, meticulous planning, and flawless delivery.
• Create content-rich events: You’ll partner across key departments (content, marketing, and sales) to create impactful, content-rich events.
• Measure success: You will manage budgets, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and prepare insightful reports to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop strategy: You will develop innovative event strategies that are directly aligned with core company goals.
• Manage on-site logistics: You will ensure smooth on-site event management, including pre-event briefs conducted with leadership.
• Stay innovative: You will stay on top of industry trends and bring fresh, creative ideas to every project you undertake.
• Support department growth: You will support the growth of the events department and contribute to broader business goals.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a candidate who possesses:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing global conferences or coordinating multiple large projects simultaneously.
• Strong time management skills and the crucial ability to collaborate effectively across different time zones.
• Demonstrated success in event marketing, trade shows, speaker sourcing, and reporting.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Creativity, flexibility, and the confidence required to think outside the box.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, Word, and virtual event platforms.

Perks of Working with Us

We offer a strong benefits package to reward our employees:

• Compensation: A competitive base salary, plus eligibility for an annual bonus scheme. 💷🎉
• Leave: You will receive 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), which rises to 27 days after five years of service. 🌴
• Family Support: Benefit from enhanced maternity and paternity leave policies. 👶
• Financial Security: A generous pension plan and private medical insurance are provided. 💡🏥
• Wellness: Access our private medical insurance, a comprehensive wellness scheme, the Cycle-to-Work scheme, and a free subscription to the Calm App. 🚴🧘‍♀️
• Development: Gain access to LinkedIn Learning (with 5000+ courses) and participate in our global mentorship programme. 📚🤝
• Culture & Recognition: Join a vibrant multicultural environment and benefit from recognition and reward programs, including QS Applaud Awards. 🏆
• Flexibility: Opportunities for dedicated volunteering and study leave are also available. 🌱

About QS

QS is the world leader in higher education services, analytics, and insights. From consultancy and partnerships to the globally recognised QS World University Rankings®, we shape important decisions and guide futures for students, institutions, and governments worldwide. With over 800 colleagues spanning 40+ countries, joining QS means joining a truly global, impactful team.

If you’re excited about leading meaningful events that make a difference in higher education, apply now and become part of our journey at QS! ✨