Event Manager
At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our teams.
If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity:
Clarion’s Digital Marketing Division is home to market-leading brands including Affiliate Summit and Creator Economy Live. We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious content or production professional to take full ownership of Creator Economy Live – the definitive influencer marketing event for brands, which has grown 25%+ year-over-year since its 2023 launch – while also leading content strategy across the wider Digital Marketing portfolio.
Reporting to the Portfolio Director, you’ll manage the P&L, growth strategy and content direction for Creator Economy Live, and act as Head of Content for the division, leading a team of content producers and shaping the programmes across both Creator Economy Live and Affiliate Summit.
Affiliate Summit hosts the world’s premier affiliate marketing events (East and West), drawing thousands of global attendees who are shaping the future of performance marketing. Together, our events break the traditional conference mould – bringing together mass media publishers, affiliates, SMEs, bloggers, influencers, content creators and enterprise brands.
As consumer behaviours evolve and everybody is now shopping online, our events continue to grow at double-digit rates. This is a great opportunity for someone ready to step up into their first show-leadership role, owning the P&L for a fast-growing brand while shaping content strategy across the portfolio.
The candidate:
The ideal candidate is an experienced content or production lead, ready to take the next step into show leadership and P&L ownership. You’ll combine strong commercial instincts with a genuine passion for content, and be comfortable balancing the demands of running a business with shaping an industry-leading programme. This role includes managing the production team, so some prior leadership experience is important, though we welcome candidates ready to grow into people management.
Key Responsibilities:
Creator Economy Live – P&L & Strategy
• Own the profit and loss performance of Creator Economy Live, including budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making
• Lead the growth strategy for the show, identifying new revenue streams, audience segments and opportunities to scale.
• Shape the overall show strategy and value proposition, using market research, customer insight and competitor analysis to keep Creator Economy Live ahead of the market.
• Project manage live event delivery, bringing together marketing, customer success, sales and operations to ensure a successful event.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and prospects who are strategically important to the brand.
Content & Programme (Head of Content)
• Shape the Creator Economy Live content programme, identifying leading-edge, commercially-minded and educational themes.
• Identify and recruit keynote and headline speakers for Creator Economy Live and Affiliate Summit
• Act as Head of Content for the wider Digital Marketing portfolio, overseeing content strategy and quality across live and digital channels.
• Lead and manage a team of 2 x producers – implement and uphold best practice and process. Use customer insights and data to inform content strategy and future initiatives.
• Work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, customer success and operations
• Monitor strengths and weaknesses in the competitive landscape and identify USPs for our events and digital products.
Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours:
• Experience producing or directing conferences or exhibitions, ideally with exposure to P&L or budget management.
• Experience recruiting and working with high-profile speakers and industry players.
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking, with the ability to balance revenue growth with content quality.
• Some experience managing or mentoring others, or clear readiness to step into people management.
• Digital content curation and creation skills.
• Tech literate – able to pick up new platforms quickly.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about digital marketing, influencer marketing and the creator economy.
• Great at forming meaningful, long-lasting relationships with industry players.
• Experience working in the North American events market (desirable, not essential).
• Experience working on both launch and established events.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Curious, humble, with a relentless will to improve.
• Customer-centric and feedback-obsessed.
About Clarion Events
Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. (https://clarionevents.com/welcome)
Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Clarion is private equity backed and owned by Blackstone. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading global investment funds, investing capital for the long term in order to build successful, resilient businesses. (https://www.blackstone.com/)
Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count.
Our vision is we want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight.
Benefits
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
End of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year)
Employees on a permanent or fixed-term contract are gifted an extra day of leave that can be used for a celebration of your choosing, e.g. birthday, Eid, Diwali, etc.
Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays)
Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work
Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Health Cash Plan
Wellbeing Library (MYNDUP)
Mentoring Programme
Season Ticket Loan
Cycle to Work Schemes
Free on-site gym and shower facilities
Free eyesight tests
Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees
Our Values
PASSION
We deliver all our events with passion for people, the environment and businesses. We form connections with those who are just as passionate about what they do as we are. We always strive to exceed expectations and celebrate success. We love what we do, and it shows.
CARE
We care about our people and our products and work tirelessly to achieve lasting connections and satisfaction for ourselves, our customers and the businesses they support. We really get people - everyone is welcome.
IMAGINATION
Everything is possible. We constantly challenge the status quo and create amazing experiences and opportunities. We take huge satisfaction in solving problems. As open-minded and fun-loving people, the sky is our limit.
TRUST
We trust our skills, people and partners to deliver extraordinary events our customers have come to rely on. We support everyone around us and always learn through our experiences. We are honest and straight forward. You can always rely on us.
Equal Opportunities
We encourage employees to be open and confident and recognise that every member of the team makes a vital contribution.
Clarion embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and seeks to promote these principles in all of our business activities.
When recruiting new employees or providing opportunities for promotion, we will:
• Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of background, and make the best use of their talents;
• Ensure that no person is unlawfully discriminated against;
• Select the best person for the role based on their skills, qualifications and abilities.
This statement sets out our commitment to equal opportunities and to preventing discrimination in the workplace.
- Department
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Putney HQ
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Clarion Events
Clarion Events is the world's largest privately owned event and exhibition organiser, known for our innovative approach, market-leading super brands and digital products. Founded in 1947, we have expanded to become a truly international organisation with offices in 12 countries. With a portfolio of 125 events and media brands across various vertical markets, we employ around 2,000 people worldwide.
At Clarion we aim to foster growth for both our clients and partners by delivering exceptional events and platforms while retaining talented employees and nurturing loyal partnerships. We focus on creating long-term value and sustaining leadership in all our sectors.
It’s our true passion for customer satisfaction that sets us aside.