Events Manager

Description

**Description:** ---------------- Do you want to develop your professional career at Spain’s first private university? At UAX (Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio), we offer you the opportunity to grow professionally within an organization in full expansion, strongly committed to innovation, learning, and social impact. Being part of UAX means contributing to a university community connected with the business world and oriented toward the sustainable development of society. Working with us is much more than holding a position: it is joining a purpose-driven project where talent is enhanced, and commitment, initiative, and teamwork are recognized. At UAX, you will find: * Continuous professional growth: We invest in your development through training, constant challenges, and real opportunities for advancement. * Impact and purpose: Every project has a clear objective: improving people’s lives through education and innovation. * A close-knit, collaborative, and demanding culture: You will work alongside committed teams and professionals in an environment that values excellence without losing sight of approachability and camaraderie. * Prestige and institutional solidity: You will become part of a leading university, recognized for its academic quality and transformative approach. Moreover, at UAX we value diversity and equal opportunities. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, origin, religion, race, or disability. We are convinced that diverse teams enrich our culture and make us stronger. If you share our vision and wish to join an environment where your work makes a difference, we’re waiting for you! Job Mission We are seeking an Events Manager to lead the Group UAX events strategy, comprising UAX, UAX Mare Nostrum, UAX Asturias, Xtart, The Valley, and MIR Asturias. You will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and optimizing all institutional and commercial events of the Group, turning events into a strategic lever for brand positioning, demand generation, and student recruitment. You will lead the events team and collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Admissions, Commercial, Communications, and the various business units to ensure each event contributes to the Group’s growth objectives. Responsibilities: * Define the Group UAX annual events strategy aligned with business and marketing objectives. * Lead the planning and execution of all institutional and commercial events across the different companies. * Design lead-generation strategies for each event type, maximizing both volume and quality of attendees. * Define lead targets by company and event type, continuously monitoring their achievement. * Oversee the entire registration process, forms, CRM, and data quality to ensure proper lead capture and commercial follow-up. * Analyze the performance of each event using KPIs related to lead generation, attendance, and conversion. * Manage the annual events budget, negotiating with vendors and optimizing available resources. * Lead, develop, and coordinate the Events team, establishing working methodologies and quality standards. * Identify new opportunities, formats, and experiences that boost brand awareness and business generation. **Requirements:** --------------- Requirements: * More than 5 years’ experience leading corporate and commercial events. * Experience managing teams and complex projects. * Strong marketing vision, demand generation, and lead acquisition expertise. * Experience working with CRM systems, form tools, automation platforms, and data analytics tools. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment. * Analytical profile, results-oriented, and capable of making data-driven decisions. * Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional influence skills. * Experience in education, training, or companies with multiple brands or business units. * Familiarity with project management tools. * Advanced level of English. We Offer: As a UAX employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits: * Employment Contract Type: We offer a permanent, full-time contract. * Flexible Compensation: which you may allocate to private health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, and transport cards. * Flexible working hours and one remote-working day per week. * Enjoy a 70% discount on all UAX degree programs—for yourself and your first-degree relatives. * Access to all services and advantages of working on a university campus (sports center, dining facilities, outdoor areas). * Participate in the Be Healthy program featuring numerous activities for employees, such as running club, pilates classes, multiple workshops, and gym access. * Discounts at our veterinary and dental clinics. If you want to be part of this great educational-sector project, don’t hesitate to apply.