Hybrid Event Manager

Posted 3 months ago

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About the role

  • Lead EMEA AppWorld roadshows and flagship events for F5 (application delivery and security). Manage logistics, vendors, budgets, Cvent, and cross-functional regional execution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the EMEA events portfolio, including technology and cloud - alliance programmes.
  • Lead AppWorld Roadshow execution across EMEA, including venue sourcing, budget management, vendor coordination, and timeline development.
  • Serve as the liaison between the global AppWorld flagship programme and AppWorld Roadshows, ensuring timely communication and alignment of messaging, content, and deliverables.
  • Collaborate closely with EMEA field and channel marketing teams to tailor experiences for local audiences while maintaining global consistency.
  • Own and manage event timelines and project plans, track milestones and coordinate inputs from global and local stakeholders.
  • Manage venue sourcing and contracting for EMEA AppWorld Roadshows and selected third-party events.
  • Develop and maintain detailed run-of-shows, staffing plans, and logistics documentation.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for EMEA-based vendors, including AV, production, creative, and promotional suppliers.
  • Responsible for building programme in Cvent including event registration, communications, mobile app and agenda.
  • Champion data driven decision making through collaboration with Marketing Ops to integrate event platforms and deliver actionable reporting on attendance, engagement, and pipeline impact.
  • Monitor and track budgets, invoices, and POs to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
  • Support lead capture, audience engagement, and post-event reporting in partnership with sales and marketing operations.
  • Represent the Global Events team in EMEA meetings and planning forums; escalate risks and share best practices with the wider team.
  • Drive analysis and market research to benchmark current event performance and shape future global event strategy in partnership with EMEA stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Proven experience (5+ years) in delivering high-impact B2B events across EMEA, preferably in the technology sector.
  • Hands-on experience with venue sourcing and contracting in Europe and META.
  • Cvent proficiency is required.
  • Comfortable working in a matrixed, global environment with stakeholders across marketing, sales, and executive leadership.
  • Excellent project management and organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple workstreams simultaneously.
  • Collaborative team player who can work independently while also contributing to a broader team mission.
  • Clear and confident communicator, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Flexible, proactive, and calm under pressure, with a solutions-first mindset.
  • Familiarity with enterprise technology topics including cloud, security, networking, and AI is a plus.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement: Hybrid : Employees within 30 commutable miles of an F5 office are required to work from the office a minimum of 30 business days per quarter.
  • Remote option: Remote : Primarily work from designated home location but can come into an F5 office to work or travel to an offsite location as needed.
  • Reasonable accommodations for candidates (contact [email protected]).
  • Human-first culture prioritising diversity, inclusion and growth (Life at F5 language).

Job title

Event Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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