Event Director

Job title:

Event Director

Company

RELX

Job description

Want to take your event leadership career to new heights in a FTSE Top 10 company?Have you honed your expertise in event management? Are you ready to step into a leadership role that lets you shape the future of two globally renowned Airport events? At RX Global we are looking for an ambitious, strategic, and dynamic Event Director who is ready to lead our exciting business events.About RX GlobalAt RX Global, we create experiences that drive business and foster growth. Through our market leading events we bring people and industries together. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts more than 350 events globally.About the RoleThis is an exciting time to spearhead the future of Inter Airport Europe in Munich and Airport Show in Dubai. Both brands are leading events in their respective regions bringing the full Airport sector value chain together.The Event Director is responsible for the strategic development and financial performance of both events. The successful candidate will identify and evaluate strong and sustainable growth opportunities, using customer insights to develop new product/service solutions and brand extensions based on customer needs.Key Responsibilities

• Steering the Vision and Strategy: own and drive the vision, strategy, and goals, ensuring alignment within RX UK and across global teams.
• Delivering Growth: develop strategies that identify promising growth opportunities, craft solutions based on customer needs, and drive revenue and profit growth.
• Leading High-Performing Teams: inspire, guide, and lead diverse teams to achieve exceptional results, maintaining focus on innovation and excellence.
• Building and Expanding the Brand: leverage customer insights to develop new products, services, and brand extensions.
• Executing with Precision: oversee financials, from setting budgets to re-forecasting, and collaborate with operations teams for successful event delivery.
• Connecting with Industry Leaders: your role will be highly visible, making you a key figure in fostering relationships with stakeholders across the global Airport sector.

What We Are Looking For

• A proven track record in brand and product management, building and growing successful events.
• The ability to identify strategic alliances, develop new innovations and create new business opportunities.
• High levels of planning at both an operational and strategic level.
• A passion for leading cross border, diverse teams while promoting inclusivity and growth at all levels.
• Experience in inspiring teams toward a shared vision while staying connected to broader business goals.
• Experience or a keen interest in the Aviation/Airport sector preferred.

Our Culture and BenefitsAt RX Global, we champion a balanced work-life culture that is both supportive and rewarding. Enjoy flexible working hours, wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to engage with meaningful causes. Here’s a glimpse of our benefits package:

• Generous holiday allowance, plus the option to buy additional days.
• Hybrid working both remote and in our Richmond office.
• Competitive pension scheme and life insurance.
• Save As You Earn RELX Share Scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Health screening, private medical coverage and dental Insurance.
• Enhanced family support and Shared Parental Leave.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Support for community engagement and volunteering.
• Access to learning resources and professional development.

This is your opportunity to lead two transformative events, shape an industry, and elevate your career alongside a passionate and innovative team. Join RX Global and become part of a company that values ambition, creativity and collaboration.About RXRX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.Please read our .

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Location

Richmond, Greater London

Job date

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 08:16:35 GMT

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