Event Delivery Specialist

Event Delivery Specialist

This role is based in our San Francisco, Kansas City or Washington, D.C. office.

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.

Manages all pre- and onsite facility interactions; including but not limited to venue, decorator, freight, audio visual, and virtual / hybrid platform.

Works with marketing and registration to assist in coordinating exhibitor and attendee registration, including advance and on-site registration, as well as lead retrieval systems.

Manages larger project teams to oversee all preconference logistics such as but not limited to show information documents, temporary space arrangements, signage, and ordering of convention materials.

Manage high level keynote speaker support, including onsite logistics, coordination of audio-visual needs, rehearsal schedules, set design, and attendee seating plan. Manage audio visual needs and related budgets for all on-site event requirements.

Communicates and completes food & beverage orders.

Oversee management of speakers, conference content, and program budgets for events with 10 to 600 speakers. Includes incoming and outgoing speaker correspondence (contracts, payments, travel details, event updates, audio visual requests and registration inquiries), production of onsite printed session materials.

Sets up and leads event pre-con meetings with all key suppliers and stakeholders.

On site, manages logistical needs; parking, audiovisual needs, reviews and complies with all facilities contracts, security, and medical personnel. Provides an open forum to air any concerns. Hires, manages, schedules, and trains temporary staff.

Assists in the development of the annual budgets and updates monthly forecasts.

Assigned role on events can specialize in one discipline or encompass multiple disciplines depending on scope of event. Role can also be a cross-functional team leader with indirect reports.

Acts as Health / Safety / Security advocate for assigned events. Assists in making risk assessments and incident response plans. Writes incident reports. Fulfills incident response team role as designated.

Lead event planning meetings, presenting clear and concise updates on event milestones whilst also identifying any impacts to the event and propose resolutions.

Coordinate an exhibitor health and safety sign off process for stand plans and exhibitor risk assessments and method statements and act as support in liaison with suppliers and team involved.

Building and maintaining relationships and understanding customer needs.

Proven prior experience in working in cross-functional teams.

Managing stakeholders internally and externally.

Strong collaboration and communication skills written, verbal, presentation.

Prior experience of establishing a shared service operation.

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

Demonstrable experience of leading and managing a team of operational colleagues.

Change leadership; support colleagues and team in a rapidly changing environment.

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.

Our benefits include :

• Great community : a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
• Broader impact : take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity : the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out : 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

The salary range for this role is $55,000- $65,000 based on experience.

This posting will automatically expire on December 5, 2025.

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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