IFS

Global Events Specialist (maternity cover 12 month FTC)

IFS  •  Staines, GB (Hybrid)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

IFS is looking for a Global Events Executive to join the Global Events team on a maternity cover basis. This role will provide operational and administrative support across global and regional events, helping ensure the seamless delivery of in-person experiences. The role supports event logistics, stakeholder coordination, agency management, reporting, registration processes and onsite delivery. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Event Delivery Support

  • Manage onsite logistics, including staffing support for hosts and event workers.
  • Act as a point of contact for agencies on travel, transfers, app management and staffing logistics.
  • Schedule and coordinate photographers, videographers and creative assets.
  • Track project timelines and actions to support seamless event execution.

Event-Specific Support

  • Provide operational support for flagship events, including exhibitor management.
  • Maintain and align the global events calendar and events web page.
  • Support invite list management and sponsorship package delivery.

Logistics and Administration

  • Manage purchase orders and invoice processing for events.
  • Track agency deliverables and actions to ensure timely execution.
  • Support registration processes, ticket sales reporting and discount code management.
  • Maintain accurate reporting through exhibitor portals and registration platforms.

Stakeholder and Vendor Coordination

  • Support stakeholder meetings and regional coordinator meetings, ensuring clear actions and project timelines.
  • Coordinate with vendors for merchandise, giveaways and media production.

Branding and Messaging

  • Support consistent branding and alignment across events.
  • Follow standardised branding toolkits and guidelines to support a cohesive global events approach

Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum 2+ years’ experience in Event Marketing, Hospitality or a similar role.
  • Experience managing administrative and logistical tasks for corporate events.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong attention to detail, time management and organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Flexibility to work across global time zones and travel as required.

Desirable

  • Experience using event platforms such as Cvent or similar tools.

Competencies

  • Strong multitasking and prioritisation in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good project management and organisational capability.
  • Collaborative working style across global teams.
  • Clear communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

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About IFS

IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI software for hardcore businesses that service, power and protect our planet. Our technology enables businesses which manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Industrial AI is IFS.ai

IFS Cloud is a fully composable AI-powered platform, designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to our customers’ specific requirements and business evolution. It spans the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), and Field Service Management (FSM). IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data and analytics to empower our customers to make informed strategic decisions and excel at their Moment of Service™.

IFS was founded in 1983 by five university friends who pitched a tent outside our first customer's site to ensure they would be available 24/7 and the needs of the customer would come first. Since then, IFS has grown into a global leader with over 7,000 employees in 80 countries. Driven by those foundational values of agility, customer-centricity, and trust, IFS is recognized worldwide for delivering value and supporting strategic transformations. We are the most recommended supplier in our sector. Visit ifs.com to learn why.

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Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Linköping, SE
Year Founded
1983
Website
ifs.com
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