Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
Hours: Part-time, 20 hours per week
Location: Atlanta, GA
The Events Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing a wide range of corporate events, conferences, client engagements, sponsorship activations, trade shows, and internal programs. This role oversees all aspects of event management, from concept development and budgeting through onsite execution and post-event analysis, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for attendees while supporting business objectives.
Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.
Develop event timelines, project plans, and detailed run-of-show documents.
Coordinate venue selection, logistics, catering, audiovisual needs, transportation, and accommodations.
Ensure all event deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with vendors, venues, suppliers, and event partners.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand event objectives and deliver successful outcomes.
Manage sponsorships, exhibitor relationships, and event partnerships as applicable.
Develop and manage event budgets.
Track expenses, process invoices, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Ensure events are delivered within approved financial parameters.
Partner with marketing and communications teams to support event promotion and attendee engagement.
Coordinate invitations, registration processes, event materials, signage, and branded collateral.
Assist with post-event communications and follow-up activities.
Serve as the primary point of contact during events.
Coordinate event staff, vendors, and volunteers.
Troubleshoot issues and ensure a positive attendee experience.
Maintain compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and venue regulations.
Measure event performance and ROI through attendee feedback, participation metrics, and business outcomes.
Conduct post-event evaluations and provide recommendations for future improvements.
Maintain event records, reports, and budget summaries.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Event Management, Business, or a related field.
3–7+ years of event planning or event management experience.
Proven experience managing multiple events simultaneously.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor negotiations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and event management software.
Ability to travel and work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Permanent
We’re Howden, the people first insurance group with employee ownership at its heart.
From launching with just three employees in 1994, we’ve grown to over 23,000 people around the globe. Together, our expertise span the full spectrum of insurance: broking, reinsurance, underwriting, risk consultancy and employee benefits.
We rise to any challenge and are determined to use insurance as a force for good.
