Event Delivery Manager

Company Description

We're part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100.

Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections.

We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses.

Job Description

This role can be based in any Informa US office.

Target Start Date is January 5, 2026.

The Event Operations team for Tech Events at Informa Connect and Informa Festivals is the backbone of our world-class technology event portfolio, ensuring flawless execution of premier B2B events that connect technology professionals across the globe. Our team manages the operational excellence behind major tech industry gatherings like London Tech Week, Network X, The AI Summit, and Africa Tech Festival.

Be the architect of unforgettable moments that professionals talk about long after the event ends. Your attention to detail will orchestrate flawless experiences where careers advance, deals close, and industries evolve.

• In conjunction with Event Delivery Lead, develops the annual event budgets, monthly forecasts, actual spend, cost savings and ROI. Responsible for the implementation and adherence to each.
• Responsible for communication workflow to all service providers, include but not limited to electrical, internet, venue services, decorator services, audio visual, etc. Consult team members and documents output to identify any conflicts; is responsible event production timeline and planof action to ensure profit margin.
• Responsible for communication workflow for graphic / sign orders encompassing collection of content, submission, editing approval of signage proofs and onsite placement / removal. Responsible for communicating approved design concepts to all necessary team members to ensure consistency.
• Responsible for creation of event floorplans to ensure efficient use of space, proper traffic flow and compliance with safety and facility requirements. Create and maintain accurate master event drawing of all event space to include sponsor signage opportunities, show management room sets and classroom sets.
• Collaborates with the Event Marketing team and vendors to organize and enhance outbound communications to attendees and exhibitors via event website, emails and webinars.
• Collaborate with the AV vendor to ensure budgetary compliance and maximum value including identifying potential areas of overtime.
• Works with registration to coordinate exhibitor and attendee registration, including advance and on-site registration, lead retrieval systems, staffing, etc.
• Works with event delivery team to ensure all technology is set up and functional; includes providing computers, internet, wireless, iPad stands, charging stations, etc.
• Manages communications with internal and external customers to ensure that issues are discussed and resolved.
• Ensure assigned event teams (internal and external) understand the event sustainability plan, including effective sustainability initiatives to reduce or reuse, and involve community engagement through local non-profit beneficiaries. Completes and posts event sustainability tracking document in a timely manner post event.
• Trains, supervises and evaluates assigned cross-functional event operations teams.

Knowledge & Skills

Interacts With

Scheduled Assignments

Qualifications

Proven expertise in managing project activity, ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently.

Additional Information

Salary for this position is $75,000 - $85,000, based on experience.

This job posting will automatically expire 12 / 4 / 2025.

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces - like at an Informa event - you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here's some of what you can expect when you join us. But don't just take our word for it - see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include :

We're not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most - although not all - of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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