Senior Global Events & Partnerships Manager (Maternity Cover)

Talentful is shaping the future of how high-growth companies build world-class teams. We partner with some of the fastest-scaling technology businesses to turn talent into a durable competitive advantage and help them win in the market by attracting, engaging, and retaining the top talent who accelerate growth. Founded in 2015, Talentful brings together seasoned talent leaders who embed seamlessly alongside in-house teams. Through a flexible, subscription-based model, we provide the strategic horsepower and operational execution needed to scale with precision—from executive hiring and workforce planning to improving talent processes, employer brand activation, and building inclusive, high-performing organizations. Our focus is not simply filling roles, but enabling talent functions to deliver measurable business outcomes. We’ve helped global innovators scale efficiently and thoughtfully, including Alphabet, Microsoft, Pinterest, Atlassian, Expedia, Instacart, Miro, and many more. With a global team across Europe and the US, we’re united by a single mission: to help every company we work with grow to its highest potential. As we continue building the world’s leading talent consultancy, we’re looking for people who want to help redefine what “recruitment” can be by transforming it into a true driver of business value and long-term competitive advantage. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced, high-performing Senior Global Events & Partnerships Manager to join our team on a fixed-term contract to cover a maternity leave starting in 2027. In this strategic and hands-on role, you will take ownership of our global events strategy, lead key strategic partnership initiatives, and ensure seamless end-to-end execution of flagship brand experiences worldwide. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in international event strategy, partner relationship management, and budget management. You will act as the key point of contact for internal leadership, external agencies, co-sponsors, and event partners across key global markets. Key Responsibilities 1. Global Event Strategy & Management Lead the planning, execution, and post-event analysis of all major global events, our flagship conferences HIGHER Altitude Summits in London and San Francisco and sponsored events. Maintain and manage the global events strategy, ensuring aligned timelines and resource allocation across cross-functional teams. Oversee event production, branding, vendor management, content curation, on-site logistics, and speaker management. 2. Partnerships & Sponsorship Management Serve as the primary liaison for strategic global partners and co-sponsors. Collaborate with partner marketing teams to co-create joint event activations and campaigns. 3. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Marketing, VP’s community (HIGHER), Sales, and Executive Leadership to align event strategies with core business goals. Manage external event agencies, contractors, AV/logistics suppliers, and localized event personnel. 4. Budgeting, Measurement & ROI Manage the overall global events and partnerships budget, ensuring meticulous cost tracking and expense management. Deliver comprehensive post-event ROI reports and actionable recommendations to executive stakeholders. Qualifications & Requirements Experience: 4+ years managing large-scale global events and strategic brand partnerships, ideally within the B2B or tech sectors. Leadership: Proven track record leading agency partners, cross-functional project teams, and managing multi-tier budgets up to or exceeding $500k. Core Skills: Strong negotiation, vendor management, executive stakeholder communication, and high attention to detail. Tools & Software: Proficient in event management platforms (e.g., Cvent, Hopin), CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot), and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com). Travel: Willingness and flexibility to travel globally for on-site event execution. *Please note this is a FTC role* Our Global Benefits Learning & development Accelerating your personal and professional growth. Flexible working Hybrid or Remote work to suit your lifestyle - we trust our people. Healthcare options From employer contributions to health insurance. Wellness allowance contributions Improve either your physical, financial, or mental health with our monthly stipend. Global co-working Deskpass memberships for everyone in our team to work globally on-demand. Enhanced parental leave 14 weeks paid maternity & 3 weeks paid paternity after 1 year service. Retirement plan Matched pension contributions or 401(k) plan to start saving. At Talentful, we recognize our people are our strongest asset, and the diverse skills they bring to our international workforce are the driving force of our success. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.