An opportunity for a Events & Protocol Project Manager has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). You will join the Sustainability and Communications team to help bring our mission of pioneering sustainable aerospace to life. As part of the Exhibitions, Events, and Protocol team, you will shape and deliver memorable guest experiences to grow the Airbus brand and reputation at the highest level.
Accountabilities
Brand Alignment: Ensure all events reflect Airbus's strategic vision, safety culture, and sustainable pioneering spirit.
Guest Experience: Create a welcoming, guest-focused culture that aligns with the brand.
Protocol Management: Secure high-level protocol for contacts with government authorities, politicians, and key organizations.
Planning: Lead the global planning of VIP visits, ceremonies, and special events in Spain.
Communication: Present complex company topics in a simple, innovative, and reliable way.
Relationship Building: Proactively secure relationships with key industry, government, military, and internal stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement: Aim for excellence through teamwork, feedback, and benchmarking.
Efficiency: Constantly seek ways to simplify, digitalise, and standardise work for better cost efficiency.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Event Organization: develop creative event strategies and coordinate logistics with all involved teams to maintain a high company image.
VIP Management: Coordinate the strategy for each customer or institution visit, ensuring cultural backgrounds and specific needs are respected.
External Relations: Manage relationships with local authorities in close cooperation with Public Affairs.
Brand Consistency: Harmonise the image of Airbus as a unified, integrated company.
Innovation: Participate in international working groups to improve event functions and integrate new ideas.
Supplier Management: Coordinate continuously with suppliers to set standards and workflows.
Site Management: Oversee customer and VIP visits at both Airbus facilities and off‐site locations.
Leadership: Lead transversal projects and ensure all internal and external events meet quality standards.
Collaboration: Implement a harmonised approach to visits in Spain by collaborating with all stakeholders.
Skills
You have proven experience in public relations, event organisation, and external stakeholder management (including events for over 500 people).
You have already gained experience in managing, coordinating, and consolidating projects, such as international conferences with participants from more than 30 countries.
We have verified the candidate's participation in the coordination of significant events, notably the Airbus 100 Fest, confirming experience with large‐scale logistics and execution.
Proven experience organising and executing large‐scale events, involving coordination with 15+ ambassadors, Home Office (HO) managers, and a guest base of 200+ attendees.
You have experience on Airbus visits management and coordination.
Proven experience managing high‐standard protocol, including welcome lines, seating for over 20 high‐ranked representatives, accompanying delegations, flags positioning, etc.
You are familiarised with military aircraft customers, National Air Forces, Armies, Ministries of Defence, Ambassadors, etc.
You have a high level of integrity and discretion and are used to work in confidential environments.
You are aware of the company's Ethics and Compliance policy and events and visits standards.
You have excellent communication and organization skills;
you are creative and innovative and you are a team player.
You are a conciliatory person, and you do not paralyse with unforeseen scenarios or surprises, including a great proven reputation.
You have a sound understanding of the institutional stakeholders of Airbus, including South of Spain.
You are fluent in Spanish and English. German is a plus.
Benefits
Vacation days plus additional days‐off along the year.
Attractive salary.
Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work‐life balance.
Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
On‐site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
Option to access special rates in products & benefits.
CompanyAirbus Defence and Space SAU
Employment TypePermanent
Experience LevelProfessional
Job FamilyCompany Communication
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