Events Manager

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Events Manager

Permanent

London / Hybrid

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

The opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced and creative Events Manager to join our Marketing and Communications team on a permanent basis, based in London with a hybrid working model.

This is a high‑profilerole responsible for delivering a dynamic and impactful programme of customer, broker, employee and industry events across the UK and Europe. You’ll work closely with senior leaders to design and deliver events that support commercial objectives, strengthen relationships and elevate the QBE brand.

From flagship industry conferences and premium corporate hospitality to executive dinners and engagement events, this role offers genuine variety, visibility and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Your new role

As Events Manager, you’ll lead the planning and delivery of QBE’s flagship customer, broker, employee and industry events across the UK and Europe. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll turn business objectives into high‑impact experiences that strengthen relationships and elevate the QBE brand.

You’ll own the European events calendar end‑to‑end, balancing strategy, creativity and flawless execution. This is a highly visible role within the Marketing team, offering real influence and variety.

Main responsibilities

• Own and deliver QBE’s annual programme of customer, broker, employee and industry events across the UK and Europe.
• Lead end‑to‑end event delivery, from strategy and concept through to on‑site execution.
• Deliver flagship conferences, executive events and premium corporate hospitality experiences.
• Manage exhibition presence at major industry events, including stand design, build and on‑site delivery.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on event strategy, planning and delivery.
• Manage event budgets, suppliers and contracts to ensure cost‑effective, high‑quality delivery.
• Lead and develop a small, high‑performing events team (two direct reports).
• Ensure all events align with brand guidelines, policies and codes of conduct.
• Measure and report on event impact, using insights to continuously evolve the events programme.

About You

You’re a commercially minded events professional who understands how great events drive relationships, reputation and business outcomes. Confident working with senior leaders, you bring a strategic lens to event planning while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

You thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment and enjoy taking full ownership from concept to delivery. You’re flexible, collaborative and energized by delivering standout experiences.

Skills and experience you’ll bring

• Experience delivering high‑impact corporate, client or industry events, ideally within financial, professional or business services.
• Good strategic understanding of how events support brand, engagement and commercial objectives.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with senior executives.
• People management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a small team.
• Strong brand awareness and confidence working within brand guidelines.
• Outstanding attention to detail, planning and organisational skills.
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers, agencies and sponsorship agreements.
• Flexibility to support events that may involve occasional late evenings or travel.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with business stakeholders and marketing colleagues.

Benefits

30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days.

Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all. This can include part‑time, job share and compressed hours.

Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary.

Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and your family.

Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent.

Short term remote work abroad – you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad.

Sustainable investing – we believe sustainable integration is important for long‑term financial, environmental and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net‑zero goal to achieve year‑on‑year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own.

Cycle‑to‑Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper; select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.

Equal Employment Opportunity

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

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