Events Specialist

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking an Events Co-ordinator to join our European Marketing & Communications team. This pivotal role shapes and delivers exceptional hybrid and in‑person events that strengthen relationships, showcase expertise, and drive business growth across our markets. The Events Lead will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of industry conferences, client engagement sessions, awards, and thought‑leadership roundtables, as well as select client‑facing events at Jacobs' London Cottons Centre. From strategy to execution, you will ensure every event reflects Jacobs' brand values and delivers meaningful impact.

You will work closely with colleagues across Jacobs' global strategic events marketing team, the European M&C team, and senior business leaders to align event content and messaging with our broader strategy. You will also partner with communications and design teams to develop collateral, invitations, and promotional materials, while ensuring consistency with Jacobs' global event standards.

This position combines strategic vision with hands‑on delivery. You will collaborate with colleagues across Europe and globally. At the same time, you will manage logistics end‑to‑end, from venue sourcing and supplier management to onsite coordination, ensuring a seamless experience for participants.

Continuous improvement will be a key focus, with responsibility for tracking performance against KPIs, leading post‑event reviews, and providing insights to inform future planning and investment.

At Jacobs, you'll be part of a culture that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Every event you deliver will contribute to strengthening client relationships, enhancing our market presence, and driving growth across Europe.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related discipline
• Proven experience planning and delivering high-quality, multi-stakeholder events across multiple markets
• Strong ability to think strategically while managing detailed, hands-on delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and external partners
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong commercial and budget management skills
• Confidence in working both independently and collaboratively within a matrixed, global organization.
• Willingness to travel as required

Why Jacobs?

People are Jacobs' greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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