Global Events Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Global Events Manager – 12-month FTC

Location: Frimley, London or Leeds – Hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

*Please note this role is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract*

Salary: Competitive

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

Joining the Communications & Marketing team, you will support end to end creation of events from inception to onsite management which may involve travel, including outside of the UK. This will include a variety of events from internal strategic events, third party exhibitions & conferences, live customer events and our participation at Flagship BAE Systems Plc events.

Through delivering events, you will help to drive awareness and business growth, and gain exposure to a wide range of stakeholders, such as the wider Communications & Marketing team, regional teams & Third-Party Vendors, to ensure events meet campaign objectives. This will ultimately help to support both business pipeline development and business winning opportunities.

Core duties:

• You will forecast, plan and deliver a high volume of complex exhibitions, conferences, and BAE Systems–owned events worldwide
• You will be a Business Area Protocol Coordinator for BAE Systems corporate events
• You will own and manage the budgets and resources for each event, ensuring all events are delivered to agreed timescales, scope and ambition, this includes updating budget reports monthly
• You will manage the procurement process around each event including the setting up of suppliers, raising of purchase orders, process around purchasing cards, one time vendor payments
• You will work with existing approved suppliers for venue searching, exhibition stand build companies, production company, third party event organisers which vary from event to event and any other supplier as required
• You will, provide briefs and scope of project requirements and managing the project with the suppliers right through to post event reports

Essential Skills:

• You will have a background within Events Project Management, this will be showcased in your ability to build effective working relationships and engage with a broad range of stakeholders
• You will show your proven ability using CRM and events management systems experience
• You will bring experience working with third party suppliers, to the role
• You will have excellent IT skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• You will be able to identify risks and propose solutions to help drive continuous improvement and improve efficiency

The Communications and Marketing Team:

You will play a key role in a fast-paced environment, with exposure to a range of events and capabilities where the wider group environment keeps things fresh & the business continues to gain more exposure, through joining team of experts that are a close-knit team.

Through partnering with business colleagues, you will face a broad range of stakeholders, gaining exposure to events, from group level, down to smaller ‘live events’ that you will solely manage and internal events too. This is an excellent opportunity for you to come into a varied role and showcase your skillset.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 15th June 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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