ppThis is a pivotal leadership role for the growth of our client's series, including Saas and IT events. As the business scales, this role is also a key leadership presence in the Madrid office, acting as a local leader while embedding global best practice driven from HQ. The successful candidate will work closely with both local and international leadership, and will need to bring people together across teams and reporting lines to deliver first-class events across the region. /ph3Key responsibilities /h3ulliLead the functional leads across Production, Audience, Marketing, and Operations for the LATAM portfolio /liliAct as the central point of leadership and escalation for the Madrid-based events team /liliEnsure the production forward plan for the team is on track, with KPIs and deadlines consistently met /liliRun weekly project meetings with the events team, setting weekly KPIs and deadlines /liliTake an always-on approach to identifying training needs and upskilling the team /liliConduct regular performance reviews and implement Personal Development Plans /liliPartner with the MD of Events to shape the PL and overarching content strategy for the Connect series (including Compute and Investment) /liliWork with the MD of Events (and Chief Growth Officer where applicable) to build 3-year growth plans for the LATAM Connect series /liliImplement a rigorous Go/No-Go process for new event launches /liliCollaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to hit strategic growth and content goals /liliAlign with other regional Portfolio Directors to ensure a cohesive content and customer experience strategy across regions /liliAct as the quality control layer across all production output, driving world-class content, speaker line-ups, and commercial agendas — leading on content-driven revenue innovation /liliWork with Editorial, Broadcast,



Training Intelligence teams to ensure an integrated content strategy and maximize cross-collaboration opportunities /liliBuild strong external client and industry partner relationships, staying close to industry news and developments /liliSupport Sales in creating new sponsorship inventory and meeting/exceeding revenue targets /liliAlign with Marketing on event strategy to hit revenue and audience targets /liliWork with the Head of Audience to align content strategy with adecuado customer profiles and new audience segments /liliWork with the Head of Operations to ensure top-tier customer satisfaction across speakers, delegates, and sponsors /li /ulh3Process /h3ulliOwn strategic forward planning to ensure effective resourcing of the events team year-round /liliEnsure strong communication and collaboration across production, marketing, audience, sales, and operations /liliProofread and stress-test all event agendas before publication /liliBuild a strong relationship with the Editorial and Broadcast teams to leverage their industry knowledge /liliModerate select content sessions, reinforcing your position as a face of the brand /liliImplement best-in-class standards for onsite event and content delivery /li /ulh3What you'll bring /h3ulliUniversity educated (2:1 or above, or equivalent) /lili6+ years' experience in conference or content production within events (ideally with publishing exposure) /liliExperience in tech-sector content production preferred, or strong eagerness to learn the digital infrastructure ecosystem /liliProven experience managing teams, implementing development plans, delivering training, and building high-performing teams /liliExperience working with regional markets including Spain /liliExcellent communicator with advanced interpersonal skills, able to manage relationships and influence key internal and external stakeholders /liliApproachable, natural leader /liliWillingness and ability to travel to events /li /ulh3What's on offer /h3ulliHybrid model: 2-3 days at the office /liliCompetitive salary (€70k-90k) + 30% bonus /lili25 days holiday /liliPrivate Medical Insurance and Life insurance /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head of Events (Madrid)
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