Job Description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee

Events Manager

Permanent

London / Hybrid

About QBE  

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.  

We’rean international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which meanswe’rebig enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact.It’san exciting time.We’rebuilding momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team,you’llget to spend every day working with people who are passionate,talentedand kind.

The opportunity

We’relooking for an experienced and creative Events Managerto join our Marketing and Communications team on a permanent basis, based in London with a hybrid working model.

This is ahigh‑profilerole responsible for delivering a dynamic and impactful programme of customer, broker, employee and industry events across the UK and Europe.You’llwork closely with senior leadersto design and deliver events that support commercial objectives, strengthenrelationshipsand elevate the QBE brand.

From flagship industry conferences and premium corporate hospitality to executive dinners and engagement events, this role offers genuine variety,visibilityand the opportunity to make a real impact.

Your new role

As Events Manager,you’lllead the planning and delivery of QBE’s flagship customer, broker, employee and industry events across the UK and Europe. Working closely with senior leaders, you’llturn business objectives into high- impact experiences that strengthen relationships and elevate the QBE brand.

You’llown the European events calendarend‑to‑end, balancing strategy,creativityand flawlessexecution. This is a highly visible role within the Marketing team, offering real influence and variety.

Main responsibilities

• Own and deliver QBE’s annual programme of customer, broker, employee and industry events across the UK and Europe.

• Leadend‑to‑endevent delivery, from strategy and concept through toon‑siteexecution.

• Deliver flagship conferences, executiveeventsand premium corporate hospitality experiences.

• Manage exhibition presence at major industry events, including stand design, build andon‑sitedelivery.

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on event strategy,planningand delivery.

• Manage event budgets,suppliersand contracts to ensurecost‑effective,high‑qualitydelivery.

• Lead and develop a small,high‑performingevents team (two direct reports).

• Ensure all events align with brand guidelines,policiesand codes of conduct.

• Measure and report on event impact, using insights to continuously evolve the events programme.

About You

You’rea commercially minded events professional who understands howgreat eventsdrive relationships,reputationand business outcomes. Confident working with senior leaders, you bring a strategic lens to event planning whilemaintainingexceptional attention to detail.

You thrive in afast‑paced,high‑visibilityenvironment and enjoy taking full ownership from concept to delivery.You’reflexible,collaborativeand energised by delivering standout experiences.

Skills and experienceyou’llbring

• Experience deliveringhigh‑impactcorporate, client or industry events, ideally withinfinancial,professionalor business services.

• Goodstrategic understanding of how events support brand,engagementand commercialobjectives

• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with senior executives.

• People management experience, with the ability to lead and develop a small team.

• Strong brand awareness and confidence working within brand guidelines.

• Outstanding attention to detail,planningand organisational skills.

• Experience managing budgets, suppliers,agenciesand sponsorship agreements.

• Flexibility to support events that may involve occasional late evenings or travel.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely withbusiness stakeholders and marketing colleagues.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days. 

Flexible working -balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours. 

Pension – you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary. 

Private medical insurance – we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family.  

Family friendly policies – we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent. 

Short term remote work abroad -you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad. 

Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own. 
Cycle-to-Work – benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000. 

To find out more visit our   Rewarding our people - QBE European Operations

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Awards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award 2025 at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year,
Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance

AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year 

Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer 

UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year 

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award 

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee

You can view all our awards here 

Apply now and let’s make it happen!  

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today.

Your career. At the heart of it. 

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Cost Management, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Event Management, Expense Tracking, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Marketing Strategies, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Management, Waterfall Model

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.