Role
At TravelPerk we are cultivating an organizational culture and employee experience centered around genuine connection and a sense of belonging Why? Because in order to do great work we believe that its crucial that our people feel connected to our mission and to each other ultimately leading to an environment where people feel empowered to share unlocking different perspectives that create innovative solutions to complex problems
We have always given our culture critical importance Its through our shared mission and values that we create a sense of belonging and a sense of purpose between our employees Thats exactly what our Community team is in charge of: to bring TravelPerkers together over our Mission and our Culture Your objective as our Event Manager will be to get our teams together in a meaningful and impactful waynbsp;
You will be managing the team who owns anything that has to do with company and team events: budget process planning communications execution tracking data feedback and more An event for us is anything that gets our teams together: from a team lunch to a 2daylong company offsite or a meeting between our colleagues in the London hub Organizing some of these will just require you to set up an easy process so that teams can book on their own while some other events will require a very active involvement in planning and executing
Were looking for an Events Manager who has a strong experience and skills to manage the current challenges but who is also looking to grow experiment and challenge our approach towards getting together
What will you be doing?
1. Support the Get Together Team with managing companywide and team events
2. Own admin and manual tasks required to support those 2 colleagues
3. Coordinate and execute all event planning and logistics from proposal to delivery including attending events where and when required
4. Coordinate events that are in other locations in any of our hubs remote events or hybrid events
5. Support the development brainstorming design event creation and communications for allemployee gatherings
6. What you will need to succeed?
A track record of organizing largescale events with a preference for those with experience in corporate or marketing events with over 400 attendeesProven team management skillsExceptional command of English with fluency in Spanish as a valuable additionA genuine interest in fostering organizational cultureOutstanding organizational and planning abilitiesA datadriven approach to evaluating event success and informing strategic developmentSelfmotivation with a high level of reliability and ownership over your workThe capacity to navigate ambiguity and solve problems proactivelyStrong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to convey ideas clearly to a wide range of stakeholders
What skills are we looking for?
Team player: We need top class collaboratorsHumble: Youre ok with the spotlight but you dont crave it You know what you dont know and youre willing to learnExtreme Ownership Getting things done attitude: Proactive approach and able to work under pressure Look for problems to solve before they become problems But when they become problems stay cool and solve them quicklyExtremely handson: you dont mind solving small problems or big problems From highlevel planning to detailed executionProject Management skills: Define plan and oversee projects so that they are delivered faster than anyone would think possibleConstantly update the relevant peopleGet your hands dirty and buildLead and rally people to Community initiatives You feel comfortable constantly being challenged learning fast making things happen and moving from one project to the next one
On top of that you will be the right candidate if you
Have fun doing what you doContinuous improvement is part of your DNA The bar is high but you always aim to set it higher You keep ahead of news and updates to keep yourself informed and the company to the highest standardsnbsp;You seek feedback early and often and are open to constructive and direct criticismYou must possess a genuine hunger to navigate your role in a fastchanging hypergrowth environmentReady to rollup your sleeves and work hard
Our Benefits
Competitive compensation including equity in the company; Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge; Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance depending on location; Flexible compensation plan to help you diversify and increase the net salary; Unforgettable TravelPerk events including travel to one of our hubs; A mental health support tool for your wellbeing; Exponential growth opportunities; VolunteerPerk We offer 16 paid hours per year that you can use to give back to society by volunteering for a charity of your choice; Work from anywhere in the world allowance of 20 working days per yearnbsp;