Event Manager

Position Title: Event Manager

Location:  Hybrid (2 days, Wimbledon, London)

Reports to: Associate Director Brand Colour

Direct Reports: 0

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders. For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.

THE ROLE

Our Event Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing a wide range of events, aligned with Wella Company’s strategic priorities. They will ensure that all events are delivered on time, within budget and aligned with relevant brand guidelines. This role will require best in class stakeholder management both internally and externally, overseeing logistics, vendor management, budgeting and on-site operations to deliver seamless and impactful experiences that cement Wella’s position as a beauty leader.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Event Planning & Strategy

• Devise eventing strategy based on organisational goals, considering all community groups; RED, Pro, Consumer and Internal teams.
• Develop and execute event concepts, timelines and associated budgets, aligned with organisational objectives.
• Identify clear event goals, audiences and relevant KPIs.
• Conduct market research to inform event strategies and enhance engagement.

Logistics & Operations

• Manage all aspects of event logistics, including venue selection and review, catering, décor, transportation, AV requirements and permits, in collaboration with relevant agency partners.
• Coordinate event setup, on site management and post-event breakdown.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and legal requirements, including risk assessments.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Source, negotiate and manage relationships with third party suppliers, working closely with procurement to ensure all tender policies are followed.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent communication and alignment with key stakeholders.

Budgeting & Reporting

• Prepare and manage detailed event budgets, track expenses and ensure cost-effectiveness and adherence to agreed budgets.
• Negotiate contracts, ensure payments are made accordingly and lead post event reconciliations with relevant partners and internal finance teams.
• Complete and present full post event analysis, including quantitative and qualitative attendee feedback, ROI analysis, KPI delivery and improvement recommendations.

Marketing & Promotion

• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop event promotion strategies and materials, in line with relevant brand guidelines, leveraging print and digital tools effectively.
• Collaborate with agency partners on registrations, ticket and attendee communications.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• 5+ years in event planning.
• Proven track record of managing large scale events & budgets.
• Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in Stakeholder management, with previous experience navigating Senior Lead Team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and travel as required.

Desirable

• Experience in Hair & Beauty industry.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 25 days holiday + additional day off for your birthday (not including bank holidays)
• 3 days’ personal leave for your own signification life events
• 2 paid days off for volunteering/charity work
• Optional Wella Pension Scheme (8% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
• Optional Family Private Medical Insurance Cover
• Income Protection
• Life Insurance (8x base salary up to 2 million payable in the event of your death in service of Wella)
• Staff Discount (80% of all hair products, 40% OPI, 1 x 50% ghd)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Gym Benefits
• Eye Tests
• WOW Program (Bonus following exit from KKR, eligible after successful probation. For permanent employees only)
• Workplace/Nursery Benefits
• 4 weeks working remotely abroad
• Early Friday Finish during Summer

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

The Wella Company wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity.

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion or belief, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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