Worldwide Event Manager

The Opportunity - Worldwide Event Manager

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About the role:

As a Worldwide Event Manager at JCB, you'll be responsible for the delivery and operations of the Worldwide Event Team. You'll oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of high-profile events, including VIP visits and international trade shows.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Manage and lead the Worldwide Event Team consisting of 7 Event Managers, 6 Hospitality Team, 2 Event Logistics Team and a casual team of 20.
• Allocate events across the team, providing support through training, mentoring, and objective setting.
• Collaborate closely with senior internal stakeholders, including C-Suite executives, family members, and the Executive Board, to ensure world-class event delivery.
• Take full operational responsibility for the JCB VIP Centre, which welcomes approximately 30,000 guests annually.
• Working and adapting with different cultural working practices whilst adhering to our company H&S requirements for events.
• Oversee safe and efficient event execution across all JCB locations – including factories, quarries, and estates.
• Act as a key stakeholder in all events, coordinating with catering, demonstration, and divisional teams to guarantee smooth execution. Events include high-profile political and royal VIP visits.
• Raise the bar and set standards across all areas of the business.
• Develop and manage the global trade show calendar, supporting regional teams across EMEA, Asia, the Americas, and India with strategic advice and resources.
• Manage an annual global events budget of up to £6 million, including responsibility for quarterly forecasts and financial reviews.
• Work cohesively with the marketing and communication teams to ensure consistency and quality of deliver of events.
• Travel both nationally and internationally to support regional teams, dealers, and customers in delivering a wide range of events—from trade shows and press events to promotional activations and training experiences.
• Negotiation of suppliers to ensure best available rates when planning events and best service possible.

This will be suited to you if

• You have at least 5 years of experience in event planning and delivery.

• You have experience working with senior executives and stakeholders.

• You possess team management experience, with a focus on leadership and staff development.

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial teams interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@jcb.com 

 What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.