Events Manager

Home-Based, Flexible working, Aylesbury or Cambridge – with UK Travel required Competitive salary (from at least £45k higher with experience) + generous bonus (circa 20%) We have an exciting opportunity to join our Marketing team as an Events Manager. 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 the Events Executive, helping to build a high-performing events function that delivers outstanding experiences and measurable business impact. Who are we? Esri UK sells the world’s leading geospatial software, ArcGIS, and provides a wide range of services to customers across both public and private sectors. With the largest pool of GIS expertise in the UK, we are the market leader in our field and our business continues to grow year on year. We are a people focused, profitable software company where events play a key role in how we engage our customers, build our community and showcase the impact of our technology. 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 where appropriate Be UK-based with the entitlement to work full-time in the UK 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 Are highly organised and able to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, workstreams and deadlines Are confident influencing and working with senior stakeholders, suppliers and external partners 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 Having experience in B2B events or conferences would be essential. Why join us? We offer a competitive salary and bonus, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare and flexible working. Generous 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 The location This is a UK based role. You will be expected to visit our head office in Aylesbury occasionally, attend meetings and travel to events as required. Overnight stays will be required. Other Due to the nature of our customers and data, you must be based in the UK and willing to complete relevant security checks. A little more about us… Esri UK uses mapping technology to help our customers solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our passion for improving quality of life through geography is at the heart of everything we do. We support governments, universities, businesses and charities worldwide to save money, improve society, and protect our environment through a deeper understanding of the changing world around them. Esri UK is a thriving and inclusive workplace. We take pride in our culture and recognise the value our people bring. We believe in creating a balanced and flexible work/life environment and invest in learning and development at all stages of an individual’s career. We believe on promoting from within and offer long term career opportunity in a successful, growing business. 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 How to apply Please apply via www.esriuk.com/vacancies with your CV, cover letter, and salary expectations Application Deadline: 26th July 2026 No agencies please.