German speaking Events Team Manager (maternity cover contract)

Are you an experienced events professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving business success? Our client – a leading conference and events company – is seeking a Team Manager in Events Management to cover a 12-month maternity leave, to start in December. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Team Manager who wants to step into a senior leadership role and progress to Director level, make a real impact, and work with a respected brand in the events industry. Reporting to the UK Managing Director, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 4.
• Oversee end-to-end event management, ensuring seamless delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior leaders and clients.
• Identify and solve challenges quickly, maintaining high standards under pressure.
• Collaborate with the UK MD and wider leadership team to drive business growth.

About You

• Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken) to business standards.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a managerial role, within events, conferences, or related industries.
• Proven ability to lead teams within the events management sector.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused.
• Ambitious – this role offers mentoring from the UK MD.

Why This Role?

• Hybrid working model and generous benefits package.
• Development opportunities, mentoring programme, and wellness support.
• Work with globally recognised brands and be part of an award-winning agency culture.

To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Marie-Anne. 
languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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