Event Director - Tech & Data Sector
14 hours ago
London
Event Directors – Tech & Data Space £60-80,000 (DOE) + 20% Bonus London x2 office My client is a global leader of large-scale, international networking events, memberships and news covering the Tech, Telco & Data Sector, now going through an exciting growth period for early 2026 seeking a talented Event Director/Head of Product the lead on portfolios. Synopsis of the Role • Reporting to the portfolio Managing Director, you will shape event propositions, drive growth, and ensure each product meets its commercial, strategic, and brand objectives. Events Leadership & Strategy • Lead product strategy and development for a defined group of events within the international portfolio., • Conduct extensive research, analyse data, competitive landscapes, addressable market, identifying trends and opportunities, • Translate portfolio objectives into actionable plans for each event — including value proposition, audience growth, feature innovation, and brand positioning. Product Development & Innovation • Identify and pilot new product features — such as advisory councils, awards, innovation showcases, and digital matchmaking tools., • Champion the customer experience, ensuring every event is insight-led, differentiated, and commercially viable. Market Intelligence & Stakeholder Engagement • Conduct ongoing market analysis to track industry trends, competitor positioning, and audience needs., • Cultivate a community of trusted sources among the leaders of the industry in your regions, securing a minimum of 70% of the leading figures as speakers at events, • Create segmented engagement strategies and adapt content to cross-channel campaigns, • Originate and curate high quality content to fuel marketing campaigns, • Represent the client externally at industry events, partner meetings, and client sessions as a thought leader. Attributes • 6+ years’ experience in B2B events, media, or community-led businesses, including 3+ years in a product or portfolio leadership role., • Proven ability to grow event brands commercially and strategically., • Strong commercial and analytical skills — comfortable with budgets, P&L ownership, and KPI tracking., • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence at senior, • Strong people leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and mentor cross-functional teams., • Entrepreneurial mindset — curious, creative, and outcome-focused.