Meeting & Events Manager Europe

About Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognise unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Job Title: Meeting & Events Manager Europe

Job Location: Hazelwood (UK)

Job type: Permanent

Type of role: Hybrid

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as Meeting & Events Manager Europe

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the industry and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

We are searching for a talented and motivated corporate meeting and event manager to organize and lead outstanding and unforgettable events. You will be responsible for every part of corporate event preparations, such as consultations, sourcing venues, contract negotiations, budget management, safety coordination, AV, seating, menu, and travel logistics as well as evaluating success pre and post-event. This position will also oversees an onsite corporate event center.

What You'll Do

As the Meeting and Event manager, you should be well-organized and possess a sound knowledge of vendor management and project management expertise. Excellent communication and extreme attention to detail skills are vital in this role, as our success depends on fulfilling our employee's unique and tailored meeting and event requirements.

• Fully understand and execute requirements for each event
• Plan events within strict financial boundaries and difficult time constraints
• Secure and source unique venues, meeting spaces, entertainment, and motivational and keynote speakers
• Research vendors and identify the best options for quality, cost, and policy compliance to fit our program needs
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favorable terms
• Able to work in an extremely fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Manage all internal and external event operations (technology, preparing venue, invitations, AV, marketing, logistics, etc.)
• Facilitate and coordinate walk-throughs, final venue, and safety checks as well as on-site organization for larger events to ensure everything meets Lubrizol standards
• Create dynamic presentations and vision boards to present to internal and external customers
• Oversee events and act quickly to resolve problems or last-minute changes
• Work across the lines with appropriate teams, Marketing, Creative, Communications, HR, Legal, Procurement, etc. to ensure proper collaborations for the success of the meeting/event
• Evaluate the event’s success, ROI, and savings and maintain detailed reporting
• Oversee onsite event center for internal and external events
• Manage virtual events on a Global basis

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a corporate meeting and event manager with at least 3-5 years experience
• Degree in hospitality management, marketing, public relations, or a relevant field is preferred
• Project management
• Perfect English and extra language is a plus (German & Spanish, French)
• A proven track record of organizing successful events
• Advanced proficiency in all MS Office products
• Excellent vendor management skills
• Extensive hotel and venue contracting and negotiation experience
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate at all levels of the organization
• Well-organized with multi-tasking skills
• Able to handle stress and always remain calm
• Excellent Problem-solving skills and the ability to think outside of the box is crucial for the success of this position.
• Travel, Concur, and transportation planning experience
• Must be able to work well in a team environment and support team initiatives and goals

We Offer

• On-going learning opportunities in a rewarding work environment.
• Career experience with opportunities to develop into more Senior roles within the organization, that can span different businesses and functions.
• Competitive Salary and comprehensive benefits
• The chance to work on global teams with colleagues around the world and in different locations.
• Develop your professional career in a highly respected, industry leading, multinational company which is part of the Berkshire Hathaway group.

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! .

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today.

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their ethnic origin, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic.