Events Operations Executive

Job description
Department: Marketing

Location: Remote first, UK

Compensation: circa £30,000

Description

Get hands-on experience delivering a wide mix of that boost Emerald’s brand and connect with the academic community. From conferences and exhibitions to launches to webinars, you’ll work across the full event lifecycle and build a broad skill set.

You’ll be trusted to manage the day-to-day delivery of our events programme, working closely with internal teams, partners, and external suppliers to make sure everything runs smoothly and hits the mark.

Enjoy hybrid working that puts you in control. You’ll only need to pop into the Leeds office once a month for team days and quarterly for company-wide meetups. The rest of the time, you can manage your schedule from home or wherever suits you best.

There’s also room to grow. You’ll get access to training and development opportunities that will help you build your expertise and progress your career.

About our Recruitment Process: We welcome applications from all individuals, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or belief. As we understand the value of the transferability of skills and experiences, we are not looking for the 'perfect candidate' – we encourage everyone who is truly excited about our mission to apply.

We receive a high volume of interest in our roles and may close applications early if we reach capacity. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you require additional time to complete your application due to accessibility needs or other circumstances, please don’t hesitate to contact us—we’re happy to support you.

What you’ll do:

Take ownership of event delivery, making sure everything is planned and executed to a high standard. You’ll:
• Coordinate logistics, from venue bookings and stand setups to delegate materials and branded items.
• Manage our global events calendar, operating as our go-to contact for events internally.
• Work with organisers, speakers, and partners to bring events to life and support marketing goals.
• Keep track of budgets, timelines, and bookings to make sure everything stays on track.
• Gather feedback and data to measure success and improve future events.

What you’ll need:

You’ll have experience running events, ideally in academic publishing, higher education or a similar environment where you’ve been involved in planning and delivering successful events. You’ll be organised and able to juggle multiple projects without dropping the ball.

Communication is key. You’ll be confident speaking with colleagues, partners and suppliers and able to write clearly and professionally. You’ll also know your way around Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and understand data protection and GDPR.

What’s in it for you?

At Emerald, we value our people. Becoming a part of our team means you’ll join a trusting and flexible environment and we've been flexified so you can trust that we're a truly flexible workplace. All we ask is that you attend the office once a month to come together with work colleagues. You'll also have numerous opportunities to progress your career, as well as access to professional development and the opportunity to learn new skills.

You’ll receive a wide range of benefits, such as 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, remote flexible working, a discretionary performance bonus, 6% pension contribution and various benefits aimed at supporting your wellbeing and work-life balance such as a working from home allowance. You can check out a full list of our benefits here.

Roles are advertised at a benchmarked market median rate. Offers will be made within a range of the median, depending on skills and experience.

Please note - Applicants must be authorized to work in the UK without restrictions or sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Emerald Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants. If you would like to request any accommodations/adjustments from application through to interview stages, please complete the relevant section within the application or contact us at peopleteam@emerald.com and let us know. Read more