Event Director, Manufacturing Events

Event Director, Manufacturing Events Are you excited by the opportunity to lead and grow a flagship manufacturing event with real industry impact? Do you enjoy bringing people, ideas, and experiences together to create standout events? About our Team RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees and exhibitors through organizing events. Innovation, creativity, and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients. About the Role As Event Director, you will lead the strategic planning, delivery, and growth of a major manufacturing event within the RX Global portfolio. You will set the vision for the event experience, work across diverse teams, and use insight and creativity to deliver strong outcomes for exhibitors, attendees, and partners. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Develop and deliver a clear strategic plan to drive event growth and an excellent customer experience Lead end-to-end event management, including concept development, budgeting, delivery, and post-event evaluation Work across a matrix of teams including sales, marketing, operations, and registration to ensure seamless execution Shape the overall event experience, designing engaging programs such as workshops, seminars, keynotes, and networking activities Manage event budgets, balancing cost efficiency with quality and impact Use data and insights to measure performance against KPIs and identify continuous improvements Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, exhibitors, and attendees Represent the event at industry gatherings to strengthen visibility and develop new relationships Requirements Experience leading and delivering large-scale events with accountability for outcomes Strong project and budget management skills, with the ability to manage complex timelines and multiple stakeholders Clear, confident communication and relationship-building skills A creative, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail Ability to adapt quickly, solve problems, and perform well under pressure Confidence working in a matrix environment and influencing across teams Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours aligned to event schedules Work in a Way that Works for You We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. Working Pattern Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive. About the Business RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organizations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit U.S. National Base Pay Range: $95,300 - $158,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here. Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy. We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. USA Job Seekers: EEO Know Your Rights. RX is in the business of building businesses for individuals, communities and organizations. We elevate the power of face-to-face events by combining data and digital solutions to help customers learn about markets, source products and complete transactions at over 350 events in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors. RX is passionate about making a positive impact on society and is fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.