Event Manager in Cambridge

Location: Home-Based

In-office expectation: Occasional travel to Aylesbury, Cambridge, and London may be required, along with site visits and occasional overnight stays.

Employment type: Permanent

Salary: Starting from £45,000 higher with experience + generous bonus (circa 20%)

Role Overview: This role is responsible for planning and delivering Esri UK’s flagship conferences, ensuring they run smoothly, deliver a great experience and achieve clear business outcomes. You will take ownership of three major conferences each year, working across internal teams, partners and suppliers to bring each event together from initial planning through to delivery and post-event evaluation. As the events function evolves, you will also play a key role in shaping and leading a broader portfolio of exhibitions, sector-focused and campaign-led events, establishing scalable processes and best practices to support future growth. You will also be responsible for managing and developing a small team, helping to build a high-performing events function that delivers outstanding experiences and measurable business impact.

As our Events Manager you will:

• Lead the planning and delivery of three Esri UK conferences each year.
• Own the end-to-end delivery of events, from initial planning to on the day execution, and post-event evaluation.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate across marketing, sales, technical teams and leadership to align event content and business objectives.
• Manage relationships with venues, suppliers and external partners.
• Oversee event logistics including registration, production, staging and attendee experience.
• Ensure all elements of the conference are delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.
• Work closely with marketing teams to support event promotion and attendance.
• Manage speaker engagement, agenda development and session planning.
• Lead Esri UK's presence at external exhibitions, conferences and events, ensuring strong brand representation and measurable outcomes.
• Oversee on site delivery, troubleshooting issues and ensuring a smooth experience.
• Lead post event reporting, including feedback, performance and recommendations for improvement.
• Line manage an Events Executive, partnering closely on the planning and delivery of conferences, exhibitions and other events.
• Support and develop the Events Executive, helping to prioritise workloads and drive successful event outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement through the development of processes, tools and best practices to support the growth of the events programme.
• Support wider business priorities through the development of new event formats and engagement opportunities.

This would be a great career move if you:

• Have experience managing large-scale conferences or events end-to-end particularly at venues such as Excel and ICC.
• Have experience in B2B events or conferences with over 500 attendees, which would be essential.
• Are highly organised and able to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, workstreams and deadlines.
• Have strong attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality experiences.
• Are experienced in budget management, supplier negotiations and commercial decision-making.
• Have experience managing, coaching or developing team members, with the ability to motivate others and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Possess strong people management and communication skills, enabling you to effectively prioritise work, provide guidance and develop team capability.
• Are calm under pressure, adaptable and able to solve problems quickly.

Why join us? We offer a competitive salary and bonus, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare and flexible working.

• Generous annual bonus scheme (circa 20%)
• 6% company pension
• Private healthcare
• Gym/wellbeing contribution
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Flexible working and support for continual learning/development.

Who are we? Esri UK is the UK's leading provider of geospatial technology, helping organisations use mapping and location intelligence to solve real-world challenges. Our ArcGIS platform supports customers across government, emergency services, utilities, transport, retail and many other sectors to make better decisions and improve outcomes. We're a people-focused, growing software company that values collaboration, flexibility and continuous learning. We invest in our people, promote from within wherever possible and offer long-term career opportunities in an inclusive and supportive environment.

How to apply: Please apply via www.esriuk.com/vacancies with your CV, cover letter, and salary expectations.

Application Deadline: 26th July 2026. Due to the nature of our customers and data, you must be based in the UK and willing to complete relevant security checks. Esri UK are an equal opportunity employer - we recognise the importance and value of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and the benefits that this can bring to both our employees and our customers.

No agencies please.