Events Lead The Parliament
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The Parliament is seeking one (1) Events Lead to join its Brussels-based Events and Content team starting March/April 2026 (CDI).
In this role, you will lead on the conceptualization and delivery of The Parliament special projects and client-led events – leveraging your experience and ideas to innovate our media events. In this position, you will also mentor and coordinate with your more junior colleagues. You will work with high-level policymakers, an editorial team, and senior clients, gaining insights into how a media business operates.
This is a unique opportunity to join the dynamic and growing team of The Parliament magazine in their Brussels office . The Parliament is seeking an Events Lead starting as soon as possible to produce and execute high-profile, innovative, flagship events to grow our reputation in Brussels and Europe.
The Events Lead is a senior-level role focused on creating impactful and timely ad-hoc client-led events as well as our members' series. The Events Lead is responsible for content programs, recruiting and managing top-level speakers, maintaining regular communication with partners and providers, and ensuring the successful delivery of the events – while mentoring more junior members of the team.
In this position, the Events Lead works across multiple platforms, including print and digital, and collaborate with various departments within the organization, such as Editorial, Sales, Marketing, and Production.
Content Production:
Work with the Director of Programmes and the junior members of the team to plan and design events aligned with current affairs and market needs.
Lead the development of event concepts, including content and formats.
Stakeholder Management:
Research and recruit speakers, acting as their primary point of contact (pre/post-event communication, briefing, and on-site liaison).
Serve as the main client contact for all event-related queries to co-create all event aspects
Collaborate proactively with the sales team to ensure efficient information sharing and enhance client satisfaction.
Prepare marketing briefs and support the creation of marketing assets, including email content, print materials, and online promotions.
Create and maintain all event-related documents, such as websites, apps, trackers, and other tools.
Ensure a first-class guest experience at Parliament events.
Work - together with other team supporting members - on all necessary materials for seamless event execution, including stage setup, catering, badges, distribution materials, and management of hosts/hostesses.
Minimum of 4/5 years of professional experience with a demonstrated track record in events and project management – as well as people management
Written and verbal fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is appreciated
Our monthly print magazine features original commentary from EU policymakers and academics, contributions from journalists across the bloc and beyond, original reporting from our top-notch editorial team and more. Please find here all about our upcoming events
March/April 2026 (flexible) with a contract of indeterminate duration. eu with “Events Lead + your name” in the subject line of the email