International Event Specialist

As our International Event Specialist, you'll be responsible for delivering corporate events from concept through to execution, ensuring every detail contributes to a seamless and engaging attendee experience. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Planning, coordinating, and executing international corporate events, including leadership meetings, conferences, off-sites, internal events, and partner engagements. 

• Managing end-to-end event logistics, including venue sourcing, agendas, timelines, travel arrangements, accommodation, catering, production requirements, and on-site delivery. 

• Partnering with senior leaders and key stakeholders to define event objectives, content, and desired outcomes. 

• Ensuring a consistent and professional Tandem brand experience across all events and locations. 

• Building and managing relationships with event agencies, venues, production companies, logistics partners, and other external suppliers. 

• Leading supplier negotiations and managing contracts to ensure excellent service delivery and value for money. 

• Collaborating with Finance, Legal, Procurement, HR, Marketing, and Communications teams to ensure smooth event execution and compliance with company processes. 

• Developing and managing budgets, tracking expenditure, monitoring costs, and producing post-event reporting and insights. 

• Coordinating international shipping, materials, equipment, and event assets to support successful event delivery. 

• Supporting executive and leadership meetings through agenda management, presentation coordination, and high-level logistical planning. 

• Gathering feedback, analysing event performance metrics, and identifying opportunities to continuously improve attendee experiences and event processes. 

• Travelling internationally as required to support event planning, setup, and on-site management. 

• Supporting our senior leadership team with some general administration. 

EXTRA AWESOME: 

We're excited to hear from candidates who bring: 

• Experience in event management, international coordination, corporate events, or a related field. 

• Proven success delivering international events of varying size and complexity. 

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 

• Excellent vendor management and negotiation capabilities. 

• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. 

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. 

• Confidence working with senior executives and cross-functional international teams. 

• Experience managing budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and procurement processes. 

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

• Experience using procurement platforms such as Coupa or similar systems. 

• Fluency in English. 

• French language skills are highly desirable. 

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent post-secondary education is preferred. 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• The opportunity to work within a leading global MedTech organisation making a difference in the lives of people with diabetes. 

• A dynamic, international role with exposure to senior leadership and global stakeholders. 

• The chance to lead impactful events that support business priorities and company culture. 

• A collaborative and supportive working environment where ideas and innovation are encouraged. 

• High levels of autonomy and ownership within a growing organisation. 

• Opportunities for professional development and continued career growth.