Events Director

Estimated contract length : Mid-November / 1 December 2025 - End of June 2026 with possible extension

Our client a leading global IT solutions and services organisation is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Events Director to oversee the planning coordination and flawless execution of a large-scale corporate event scheduled for June 2026. This individual will play a hands-on behind-the-scenes leadership role ensuring every aspect of the event runs smoothly on time and within scope. The ideal candidate is a seasoned events professional with extensive experience managing complex high-profile events from inception through delivery. They will serve as both Project Manager (PM) and Project Owner (PO) coordinating internal teams vendors and external partners to ensure every element is executed to the highest standard. This role is suited to a disciplined proactive and solutions-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is skilled at managing logistics budgets and people across multiple time zones.

What you will do :

• Lead the end-to-end project management of the upcoming large-scale event ensuring successful delivery by June 10 2026.
• Oversee all logistical operational and production elements of the event working closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Collaborate with event partners creative teams and production vendors to ensure alignment with the event vision and goals.
• Identify and address operational challenges resolving issues quickly and effectively behind the scenes.
• Manage timelines deliverables and budgets ensuring accountability across all workstreams.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination among all parties involved including senior leadership project contributors and third-party suppliers.
• Review and refine event plans ensuring that existing frameworks are optimized for smooth execution.
• Provide leadership and direction during event execution ensuring that all elements from logistics and technology to attendee experience - run seamlessly.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to identify successes and opportunities for future improvement.

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity / expression sexual orientation national origin disability age or veteran status.

Remote Work : Yes

Employment Type : Contract

Key Skills

Marketing,Catering,Organizational skills,Hospitality Experience,Management Experience,HubSpot,Event Planning,Events Management,Project Management,Event Marketing,Leadership Experience,negotiation

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1