Who we are…
GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world’s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals.
We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.
Why join GlobalData?
GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.
Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.
The role...
We are looking for an experienced Director of Events to head up the events business within the newly formed healthcare business unit.
This new role has been created following the restructure of GlobalData’s healthcare businesses including our portfolio of 22 conferences and confex events. As such, you will be supporting business change management whilst we transition from GlobalData/Arena International into the new GlobalData Healthcare Entity.
Reporting to the CEO – Healthcare Division, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing the overall Healthcare Division event strategy with multi-departmental responsibilities; Sales, Delegate Acquisition, Marketing, Production, Operational planning and delivery, P&L Management and reporting and M&A.
What you'll be doing...
- Lead business strategy and tactical delivery including organic growth and M&A
- Manage all business costs in line with set budgets. Including monthly forecast updates of expected Full Year costs.
- Lead commercial sales operations to ensure Sales and Revenues deliver in line with P&L expectations/budgets.
- Collaborate across GlobalData’s Healthcare Division to ensure our events are “Must Attend” within the sectors we operate in and measurably “Best in Class” Events.
- Oversee supplier procurement across all event delivery including Venues, AV, F&B, Design, Travel etc in line for the successful delivery of our events.
- Develop and deliver best practice for processes and procedures across the business.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies to increase awareness of our event and attract /retain the quality/quantity of attendance and sponsorship revenues.
In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit careers.globaldata.com
GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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