Events Manager

Who we are

Zinc builds automated reference and background checking tools for forward-thinking companies that really care about candidate experience. Founded in 2017, Zinc has a unique approach to background checking, that's redefining industry standards. We're an early-stage startup going through rapid growth. Zinc’s founding team have spent years in recruitment, talent, and HRTech. We saw a field plagued with inefficiency, prejudice and a lack of transparency. We first sought to solve the burden of referencing, then sought to tackle the broader category of background checking.

Read more about our story here: www.zincwork.com/mission

We're a culture first company, by this we don't just mean an active calendar of both company and team organised events (which we do have), Zinc's culture is defined by a respectful and autonomous approach to all employees, fostering support for new ideas, promoting a flexible work environment, and operating within a flat structure. While socials, lunches, and events enhance the experience, the core of Zinc's culture drives employees to embrace innovation, share successes, and feel motivated about the company's future.

We recently redefined our company values:

The pieces that make Zinc: Pragmatic, Integrity, Empathy, Collaborate, Empowered, Speed.

Main Purpose of the Role

We are expanding our team to increase focus on a variety of events that will enhance brand awareness, create sponsorship opportunities, and tap into new markets. This role will be integral to ensuring the smooth planning and execution of our events strategy.

As an Events Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of event management. This includes logistics, communications, and administrative tasks to ensure successful project implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end event management: you should have a successful record of planning, executing and delivering events, including logistics and budget management.
• Project management: ensuring key milestones and deadlines are met. Manage event logistics, including travel, accommodation, and supplier coordination.
• Oversee event stock audits and replenishments (e.g., t-shirts, merchandise).
• Handle event administration and ensure smooth communication between internal and external stakeholders.
• Track and measure event success against predefined metrics.
• Assist in planning and writing event-related social media communications and marketing assets.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with suppliers and partners to secure the best deals.
• Ensure successful delivery of events, handling last-minute issues calmly and effectively.

Requirements

Essential

• 3+ years of experience in events (e.g., Events Manager, Event Marketing Manager, Events Officer).
• B2B events experience: Trade show event management experience would be particularly useful.
• Time Management: Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and conflicting priorities.
• Solutions-focused mindset: ability to stay calm under pressure and troubleshoot effectively.

Soft Skills

• Confident and articulate, able to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written to manage messaging, negotiation and internal communication.
• Dynamic and agile in adapting to the fast-paced nature of event planning.
• Creative and resourceful when faced with challenges.

Interview Process

• Throughout the interview process, you will be assessed directly inline with the requirements above.
• One-sided video interview with an intro from Rachel: Digital Marketing Manager.
• 30-minute video interview with Ash: Senior Account Executive & Jasmine: Events Manager (Your Line Manager).
• Final in-person interview with presentation task, Alastair: Head of Outbound Jasmine: Events Manager & Charlotte: CMO & Co-founder (1-1.5 hours).

Salary £40,000

Hybrid, Central London
We appreciate the value of in-person connection with colleagues and flexible working for our employees. We operate a hybrid model with 2 days a week in office, Mondays and Thursdays.

Important Notice: Our recruitment process does not involve AI-driven automated screening.

Benefits

What we offer

• 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off.
• £1200 annual benefits allowance (ThanksBen, from month 2).
• Early finish Fridays (16:00).
• Yearly company retreat.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave (2 months full pay, then statutory).
• Statutory pension with NEST (3% employer, 5% employee).
• Zinc shares, issued through the EMI Scheme.
• Unlimited access to MoreHappi coaching.
• Company socials, quarterly team socials, Free Monday lunches.
• Nursery workplace benefit scheme (Yellownest).
• Option to lease an electric car through Electric Car Scheme.
• Celebrated Zinc anniversaries.