About the role

Reporting to the Associate Director, Global Events, you’ll manage the end-to-end operational delivery of global events - from event planning and management through to on-site coordination and post-event evaluation. You’ll work across international teams and with global partners to ensure every event is delivered seamlessly, professionally, and to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Event planning: Manage logistics, venue arrangements, event services, technology, social events, registration, exhibition. Prepare operational plans, run sheets, and documentation. Maintain project trackers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and liaise with external stakeholders.
• Logistics: Lead review of technical specifications, floorplans, CAD drawings. Coordinate logistics within budget and time parameters, ensuring quality standards.
• Production: Implement experience design plan, support running order and show flow, manage production elements.
• Registration, attendee management and exhibition management: Manage registration processes, support exhibition operations.
• Event technology management: Identify and implement technology solutions, manage event tech ecosystem.
• On-site delivery: Support setup, breakdown, compliance, and troubleshoot real-time challenges.
• Post-event: Assist with wrap-up, evaluations, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Who we’re looking for

• Proven experience in operational planning and delivery of large-scale events.
• Strong operational planning and logistics management skills.
• Experience coordinating suppliers and service providers.
• Interest in event technologies and digital tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Ability to problem-solve under pressure.

About you

• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in event operations or event management.
• Degree in events, marketing, tourism, or related field.
• Event management certifications preferred (CMP, CSEP, or similar).
• Proficiency in English required; additional languages an advantage.
• Willingness to travel as required.

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The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the world’s oldest independent and impartial community of energy leaders and practitioners. Through our Humanising Energy vision, we involve more people and communities in accelerating clean and just energy transitions in all regions. Founded in 1923, the Council convenes dialogues such as the World Energy Congress and provides tools like the World Energy Trilemma Framework to inform agendas and support impact across a network spanning ~100 countries and 3,000+ organisations. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an exciting place to work, offering a unique opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organisation at the forefront of the global energy dialogue. By joining us, you’ll be part of a team driving faster, fairer, and more inclusive energy transitions worldwide.

Application instructions

Please include a cover letter with your application, highlighting your relevant skills and experiences and your interest in the role and our Organisation.