Company Description

Avendra International is a leading strategic procurement and supply chain partner serving clients across hospitality, healthcare, education, leisure, and facilities management. As part of Aramark, Avendra International leverages global purchasing power, supplier partnerships, and industry expertise to help organizations drive value, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional guest and customer experiences worldwide.

Job Description

This role will take ownership of Avendra's presence at industry events, exhibitions and conferences, managing activity from planning and preparation through to on-stand delivery and follow-up. You'll also support industry partnerships, thought leadership and content, working closely with internal teams, suppliers and external partners.

This is a hands-on, varied opportunity for someone who enjoys event coordination, project management and administration, while also bringing new ideas and helping improve the way we work.

What you'll be doing

• Take ownership of Avendra's presence at industry events, exhibitions, conferences and forums.
• Manage event bookings, stands, materials, registrations and event logistics.
• Work with Sales and wider internal teams on attendance, promotion, on-stand activity and follow-up.
• Coordinate lead capture and track event activity, outcomes and opportunities.
• Work with organisers to maximise the value of sponsorships, memberships and event participation.
• Review event performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build relationships with industry associations, publishers and strategic partners.
• Coordinate partnership activity, benefits and deadlines.
• Support PR, speaker opportunities, media engagement, thought leadership and marketing content, including case studies and Edge magazine.

What we offer

• A role with clear ownership and the opportunity to make a real impact.
• Support from the Marketing Manager and collaboration with teams across Europe and globally.
• Flexible working options including remote and hybrid arrangements.
• The opportunity to contribute ideas, improve processes and help shape how we work

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in Marketing, Events or similar role 
• B2B marketing experience, ideally including events, exhibitions or partnerships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, positive approach with confidence taking ownership of projects.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders.
• A confident communicator who is not afraid to pick up the phone, follow up and drive actions through to completion.
• Resilient and persistent, with the confidence to manage stakeholders and keep projects on track

Nice to have

• Experience working with industry associations, media partnerships or event sponsorships.
• Experience supporting PR or thought-leadership activity.
• Fluency in a second European language (French, German, Spanish, or Dutch) would be beneficial.

Additional Information

Avendra International is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all colleagues and candidates.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.