Events Programme Manager

Job Opening: Event Programs Manager (Marketing & Events)?? Location: Bedfont Lakes 9 (BDLK09), Feltham, Middlesex, United Kingdom? Contract Dates: 2nd September 2025 - 2nd November 2025? Duration: 12-month contract (with potential for extension)?? Working Model: Hybrid? Pay Rate: Minimum £24.03/hour? Travel: Required for events

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organised, driven Event Programs Manager to join our UK & North Marketing Team. In this pivotal role, you will manage a portfolio of in-person and virtual events ranging from intimate executive engagements (30-100 attendees) to large-scale flagship events (500-1000 attendees). You will be part of a high-performing team that collaborates across marketing, sales, and product organisations to deliver industry-leading event experiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build our client's brand, foster customer relationships, and contribute directly to business growth through strategic event marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage End-to-End Event Execution: Oversee all aspects of planning, production, execution, and post-event analysis.
• Support Multiple Event Types:
  • Cisco Engage Events (30-100 people): 10-15 events per quarter.
  • Cisco Connect Events (500-1000 people): 1-2 per year.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: Work with sales, architecture, content teams, agencies, and local marketing for content, logistics, and event strategy.
• Utilise Cvent Platform: Create, manage, and optimise event registration and attendee experiences.
• Deliver Measurable Impact: Drive pipeline generation and lead management through data tagging, tracking, and ROI reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
• Ensure Compliance: Align with our client's policies, privacy regulations (GDPR), and sustainability standards.
• Financial Support: Manage POs, budgets, and partner funding in line with compliance.

What You'll Bring

• event management experience in a global corporate or agency environment.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with event technology platforms (Cvent preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and marketing automation tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively-both written and verbal-with diverse stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, policy-driven environment.
• A strategic thinker who also delivers tactical excellence.
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management experience.
• Experience working with lead management and omnichannel marketing processes.
• Language skills: Fluent English; proficiency in another language is a plus.