Events and Marketing Manager

Role: Events & Marketing Manager

About Innovate Finance

Innovate Finance is the independent industry body that represents and advances the global FinTech community in the UK. Its mission is to accelerate the UK’s leading role in the financial services sector by directly supporting the next generation of technology-led innovators.

Innovate Finance’s membership ranges from seed stage startups and global financial institutions to investors, professional services firms, and global FinTech hubs. All benefit from Innovate Finance’s unique position as the single point of access to promote enabling policy and regulation, talent and skills, business opportunity and growth, and investment capital.

By bringing together and connecting the most forward-thinking participants in financial services, Innovate Finance is helping create a global financial services sector that is more transparent, more sustainable and more inclusive.

More information at www.innovatefinance.com

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive, motivated, and creative Events & Marketing Manager to lead our events planning and marketing efforts, driving brand awareness and engagement across the FinTech ecosystem. This role combines hands-on event delivery with strategic marketing initiatives, offering an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible impact on our growing organization.

As part of a collaborative and dynamic team, the successful candidate will play a key role in the planning, execution, and marketing of Innovate Finance’s events - including the annual Innovate Finance Global Summit attracting over 1,500 attendees - as well as drive marketing campaigns that strengthen our brand and member engagement and acquisition.

Key Responsibilities

Event Management

• Plan, execute, and oversee all logistical and operational elements for over 50 annual events, including roundtables, webinars, conferences, and Innovate Finance Global Summit.
• Maintain and update the internal and external event calendars across platforms.
• Manage event invites, registrations, RSVPs, and post-event communications.
• Source and manage venues, suppliers, and event budgets with P&L management.
• Develop detailed event project plans, including timelines, staffing, and budgets, and lead internal planning calls.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for events, troubleshooting and ensuring seamless delivery onsite.
• Collaborate with the membership, content, marketing, PR, and communications teams for smooth marketing, speaker engagement, and attendee experiences.
• Produce reports on event metrics such as CSATs, attendance, and ROI, and share insights with stakeholders.

Marketing Management

• Support the development and execution of marketing campaigns to retain and attract members, sponsors, and partners.
• Plan and manage digital marketing campaigns across email, web, and social media platforms.
• Draft and analyze campaign performance reports using CRM tools like Hubspot.
• Produce and distribute content, including blogs, podcasts, corporate announcements, and event marketing materials.
• Assist in creating public event briefing documents for the Innovate Finance senior team.
• Collaborate with the business development team on demand-generation campaigns.
• Oversee events marketing strategies and execution to maximize attendance and engagement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Event Management: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in event logistics, including large-scale events.
• Marketing: Strong written communication skills with a proven ability to manage digital campaigns and content creation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, GSuite, and CRM tools (e.g., Hubspot).
• Experience with event platforms like Eventbrite, BrightTalk, and website CMS tools such as WordPress.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube).
• Budget management experience.
• Knowledge of FinTech or financial services is preferred but not essential.

Attributes & Values

• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with excellent time-management and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, being able to work in a cross-functional team with a “can-do” attitude.
• Open to learning and embracing new challenges and technologies.
• Alignment with Innovate Finance’s core values: Champion, Collaboration, Impact, Inclusivity, and Respect.

Position Details

• Type: Full-time, permanent (Mon-Fri).
• Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the London HQ in Liverpool Street, remote working otherwise).
• Flexibility: Early mornings and/or late evenings on event days.

Interested?
Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter.