Events & Partnerships Manager

Events & Partnerships Manager page is loaded Events & Partnerships Managerlocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: R13062 The Company NorthMark Strategies is a leading investment firm, combining capital, innovation, and engineering to drive long-term value. From operating complex businesses to backing breakthrough technologies, our mission is to build enduring businesses. Our team combines intelligent risk-taking, operational excellence, exceptional talent, and world-class computing capacity to create shareholder value.Our company offers a dynamic environment where individuals have the freedom to lead companies toward bold achievements by embracing innovation, leveraging technology, and fostering differentiated business strategies. Our values are Integrity, Ability, and Energy, and the company aims to hire individuals who possess those qualities.At NorthMark Strategies, we believe the future isn't something to hope for - it's something to build. We don't just invest, we create. Bringing together strategic insight and technical horsepower to deliver outcomes that endure. The Position The Events & Partnerships Manager will lead the design and delivery of high-impact events, conferences, and partnership activity across NorthMark Strategies and its portfolio of companies.Embedded within the Transformation Office, this role is responsible for using events and partnerships as strategic tools - strengthening culture and reputation, supporting growth objectives, deepening stakeholder relationships, and positioning NorthMark and its portfolio at the center of relevant industry conversations.The role will also act as a central coordination point for internal and external event-related requests, ensuring quality, consistency, and strategic value across all engagements. Responsibilities: Events & Conference Strategy Create and manage an internal events program for NorthMark and its portfolio as required. Develop and execute a portfolio-wide external events and conferences strategy aligned to NorthMark's commercial, reputational, and growth priorities. Lead planning and delivery of owned, partnered, and third-party events, including executive forums, industry conferences, and portfolio showcases. Ensure events are designed with clear objectives, audiences, and measurable outcomes.Partnerships & External Engagement Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships that enhance NorthMark's visibility, credibility, and access to key ecosystems. Work closely with internal stakeholders to activate partnerships through events, content, and thought leadership opportunities. Act as a primary interface with external partners, conference organizers, and industry bodies.Portfolio & Stakeholder Support Support portfolio companies with event strategy, execution, and prioritization - ensuring alignment with broader transformation and growth objectives. Provide guidance to leadership teams on speaker opportunities, panel participation, and external representation. Manage inbound event requests and sponsorship opportunities, assessing strategic value and return.Delivery, Operations & Experience Oversee end-to-end event delivery, including logistics, agencies, budgets, timelines, and risk management. Ensure a high standard of experience, professionalism, and brand alignment across all touchpoints. Collaborate closely with Communications, Marketing and Digital teams to ensure events are integrated into broader narrative and marketing strategies.Governance, Measurement & Continuous Improvement Establish frameworks, playbooks, and best practices for events and partnerships across the portfolio. Track performance and impact, including audience engagement, brand outcomes, and commercial value where relevant. Continuously refine approach based on insight, feedback, and evolving business priorities.Role Focus Externally Facing Impact: Positioning NorthMark and its portfolio through visible, high-quality engagement. Driving Internal Culture & Engagement: Bringing together colleagues to share information and drive culture. Strategic, Not Tactical: Events as a lever for reputation, growth, and relationships - not just logistics. Portfolio-Wide Coordination: Bringing clarity and coherence across multiple companies and priorities. Trusted Partner: Calm, credible support to senior leaders and portfolio teams. Requirements: Experience: 6-10+ years in strategic events, partnerships, or external engagement roles, ideally in complex or fast-moving environments. Events Expertise: Proven track record delivering high-profile conferences, executive events, and partnership programs. Stakeholder Confidence: Comfortable working with senior leaders, partners, and external organizations. Commercial & Strategic Mindset: Able to assess value, prioritize effectively, and align activity to business goals. Highly Organized: Exceptional attention to detail with strong project and budget management skills. Collaborative: Works seamlessly with communications, marketing, digital, and leadership teams. Ability to travel: The role will require frequent global travel. It is impossible to list every requirement for, or responsibility of, any position. Similarly, we cannot identify all the skills a position may require since job responsibilities and the Company's needs may change over time. Therefore, the above job description is not comprehensive or exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to adjust, add to or eliminate any aspect of the above description. The Company also retains the right to require all employees to undertake additional or different job responsibilities when necessary to meet business needs. Benefits & Perks Comprehensive Health Coverage: Private medical and dental insurance through Bupa UK Extra Support: Access to a Health Cash Scheme for everyday healthcare needs Pension Scheme: A generous 9% non-contributory pension scheme Various wellbeing and lifestyle benefits : Such as gym memberships through Gymflex & Wellhub, discounts, backup care, fertility and family planning benefits and more Various Loan Schemes : Cycle to Work, Cycle Scheme, Technology Loans, Season Ticket Loans and more. Risk Benefits: Life Assurance & Income Protection Annual Leave & Holidays: 27 days of holiday plus all UK bank holidays.NorthMark Strategies is a leading investment firm, combining capital, innovation, and engineering to drive long-term value. From operating complex businesses to backing breakthrough technologies, our mission is to build enduring businesses. Our team combines intelligent risk-taking, operational excellence, exceptional talent, and world-class computing capacity to create shareholder value.Our company offers a dynamic environment where individuals have the freedom to lead companies toward bold achievements by embracing innovation, leveraging technology, and fostering differentiated business strategies. Our values are Integrity, Ability, and Energy, and the company aims to hire individuals who possess those qualities.At NorthMark Strategies, we believe the future isn't something to hope for, it's something to build. We don't just invest, we create. Bringing together strategic insight and technical horsepower to deliver outcomes that endure.