Global Events Officer

Job Summary

GKN Aerospace is currently hiring for a Global Events Officer to join us on a year-long fixed term contract FTC. We're hoping for the right person to start with us in August 2026 and finish with us in October 2027. We have a flexible approach to this.

The Global Events Officer will be based in the UK, working on a remote first basis with regular travel expected as a part of the role. We are flexible with your location, however it would be beneficial for you to be located close to one of our sites in Birmingham, Bristol, Luton, or London. We offer flexible working times as long as core set hours are worked 9.30 - 3.30 you can make up time as works best for you.

The role will have an expectation for travel of on average 4 - 5 days per month plus UK day trips to different sites. Some months will be much busier than others depending on when tradeshow and conference dates fall. Our events are held nationally and internationally, so we will require travel across the UK, Europe, USA and Asia; therefore a valid passport is a requirement.

Some events will require you to work on weekends, in which you will be able to take this time back in lieu.

What You'll Be Doing

The main purpose of this role is to support the development, planning and delivery of the global events calendar for GKN Aerospace. Managing our external event calendar from budgets and suppliers to final delivery across all external events. This role covers both internal events and external trade shows/airshows, across the global GKN Aerospace business.

You will:

• Support the Events Manager in planning and delivering global Airshows, Internal Conferences, important site visits/showcases for GKN Aerospace, including budget and supplier management throughout the project.


• Assist GKN Aerospace attendees before and throughout events.


• Provide dedicated event support to senior internal stakeholders.


• Manage Global Merchandise Site for GKN Aerospace; and manage stock levels.


• Manage the Global Enquiries Mailbox.


• Liaise with external suppliers to ensure the professional delivery of shows.


• Assist with the maintenance, management and storage & logistics of all display and event equipment.


• Establish a clear feedback loop with internal customers.

What You'll Bring

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs grade A - C / 9 - 4


• A-levels

Desirable

• Educated to degree level

Functional Capabilities, Knowledge, and Skills

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.


• Attention to detail.


• Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge.

Desirable

• Global events delivery experience.


• Knowledge of the global aerospace industry.


• Project-management experience.


• Budget-management experience.

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.


• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll pay 1.5x your contribution (max 12%)


• Life Assurance 8 x salary.


• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.


• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at early on a Friday.


• Income protection.


• Shopping discounts.


• Cycle To Work Scheme.


• Employee Assistance Programme.


• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.


• A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly!  We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!