Senior Business Events Manager

Role Overview

• You will design and deliver high-profile cross-format events – from global stakeholder conferences to high impact workshops while also creating internal engagement initiatives that foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a strong organizational culture.
• You will translate strategic objectives into event concepts that strengthen ISCC’s visibility and thought leadership in sustainability certification and topics.
• You will take full responsibility for budget oversight, contract negotiations, and vendor management to ensure cost-efficient excellence.
• You will anticipate and resolve logistical and technical event complexities (incl. AV setups), ensuring seamless experiences for speakers and participants worldwide.
• You will evaluate and integrate advanced conference technologies to create engaging and scalable participant experiences.
• You will continuously refine planning, documentation, and feedback processes, developing reporting frameworks and KPIs to monitor performance and uphold the highest quality standards for ISCC Events.
• You will introduce innovative engagement methods (e.g., interactive tools, networking formats) to foster stakeholder dialogue and collaboration.
• You will act as the go-to expert for complex event design, offering solutions that combine creativity with operational feasibility.
• You will work closely with senior leadership, internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate programs, resource allocation, and participant communication.
• You will cultivate strong relationships with international partners, speakers, and participants, creating inclusive, high-impact formats that resonate across cultures and industries.
• You will align event and conference strategies with ISCC’s corporate communications guidelines, expand sponsorship concepts, and support sales and business development initiatives.
• You will reinforce ISCC’s brand presence by ensuring events consistently deliver measurable impact and value.

Requirements

• University degree (Master) in Event
• or Project Management, Business Administration, Communications, Sustainability or another related field
• At least 4 years professional experience with a strong track record of delivering high-profile, multi-format events
• Deep expertise in event/conference technology and digital platforms, including AV setups, virtual engagement tools, and hybrid solutions
• Demonstrated ability to design strategic events that align with organizational objectives, enhance brand presence, and engage diverse stakeholders
• Proven experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships, ensuring operational excellence and efficiency
• Excellent English language skills (written and spoken); German language skills of advantage
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and high-profile stakeholders
• Strong IT affinity with experience working on Mac computers, including Microsoft Office (Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook), digital collaboration tools, and event technologies

Benefits

• Great Team Environment
• Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
• Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, GRAS Global Risk Assessment Services, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities
• Individual learning and development plan
• Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
• Frequently feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
• Many free language classes
• Access to several technical specific as well as training courses
• The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
• We promote from within!
• Work-Life Balance
• Hybrid set-up
• 4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
• Flexible working hours and trust based working time
• 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year’s eve, carnival monday)
• Sabbatical options
• A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
• JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
• Annual bonus scheme based on performance
• Wellness Programs
• Subsidized Urban Sports Club
• Active Break scheme with weekly Yoga sessions
• Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life