Senior Events Manager

Who we are

Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards. 

As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously. 

We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers. We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams – and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications. 

The role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Events Manager to activate the Helsing brand to the highest standards. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, you will oversee partners and collaborate with in-house teams across multiple geographies, ensuring exceptional delivery at every event. This includes managing our presence at Europe's largest industry exhibitions, customer demonstrations, recruiting events, ad-hoc events, and spearheading various initiatives.  

 At Helsing, we are selective about the events we attend, focusing on those that authentically reflect our technology, values, and mission, while making a significant impact on our audiences. As the Senior Events Manager, you'll be responsible for crafting these interactions to achieve meaningful engagement.

The day-to-day

• Lead the creative execution of our large-scale exhibition presence, encompassing creative development, project management, budgeting, build, and collaboration with third-party contractors

• Develop solutions for small-scale, rapid turn-around, or mobile projects

• Oversee the setup for customer demonstrations, including those held on military bases across Europe

• Cultivate and manage vendor relationships, identify new partners across geographies and oversee existing partnerships

• Organise and manage the marketing infrastructure logistics

You should apply if you

• Are proficient in delivering events and exhibitions of varying size and scales
• Can successfully manage concurrent events
• Have experience building and activating a brand or product in a remote location
• Understand technical production requirements and have a basic knowledge of fabrication techniques
• Exhibit a strong foundation in project management, including the ability to scope, create, and execute project plans and schedules
• Display excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with partners and in-house teams
• Proactively anticipate potential problems and formulate intelligent solutions
• Demonstrate resilience and adaptability to maintain seamless processes
• Enjoy field