Events Specialist

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.Events Specialist - Cambridge UK, OR Germany As Events Specialist here at Illumina, you will participate in the creation of marketing events plans, takes ownership of the management and execution of face-to-face and virtual events, and serve as a liaison between key internal constituents to articulate the brand’s position and to ensure consistency of the brand and corporate image in all events and promotional pieces.This role is to be based either in Cambridge, UK OR Germany (preferably Berlin). English language is essential for the position, with German language skills being preferred also.Illumina's employee benefits are industry-leading and include, flexible time off, private medical insurance, compassion and care time off, leisure travel insurance, pension, employee stock purchasing program, volunteer time off, and much more!Why YouYou will have some previous experience working within an events focussed role within a commercial, B2B environment. Experience working within the scientific sector is preferred but not essential. This position requires proven written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization, as well as exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. The position also requires the ability to work on problems of diverse scope, analyse data, apply best practices and network with senior members of staff within own area of expertise.Responsibilities: Manages and executes regional events in alignment with company strategic priorities. Plans, manages and executes all aspects associated with tradeshows and Illumina hosted events (face-to-face and virtual), incl. all pre, during and post event digital activities such as e-mails, registration websites, and interactive digital contentManages events in-house as well as through agencies, and provides the link between agency and IlluminaProvides expertise and best practices to stakeholders, e.g. segment teams and senior management, on event strategy, execution and toolsLocalizes content for eventsConsults the internal creative studio and regional programs and segment manager when localizing content to ensure alignment with global guidelinesResponsible for event vendor management and logistical coordination in accordance with governance and Internal agency vendor management guidelinesResponsible for coordinating logistics for external presenters, partners, and ILMN staffTracks event budget, completes procurement and invoicing in ARIBA/SAPLeverages material created by the internal creative studio, and works with external creative partnersCaptures relevant event data into appropriate systemsTracks and uploads lead data into Pardot/SFDC and reports on event performance/resultsPreferred Requirements: University/college degree in marketing, communications, or related field required, or equivalent work experience – Must have corporate event planning experience including managing budget, venue sourcing, contracting, registration, housing, ground transportation, audio/visual, reporting, management/assessment of virtual event platformsExperience managing virtual and hybrid eventsExtensive experience creating online event registration pages (Cvent or similar), Registration Management Email Communications,Experience negotiating and contracting hotels and ancillary servicesStrong leadership skillsStrong oral and written communication skillsMust have demonstrated effective collaboration in a matrix or highly cross-functional businessExperience with TOV and compliance reporting highly desiredAbility to travel 30% of the timeGerman language skills highly desiredWhat Can You Expect Our team members are bright, energetic and dedicated - they are the driving force behind our innovation and impact. To attract the best and brightest, we offer a competitive employee benefits program. We view it as a smart investment in our people, one that recognizes the tremendous value they bring to our business every day. At Illumina, we push boundaries. We think beyond the conventional. We dream big. With the energy of so many bright and accomplished people, the opportunities are endless.INDEUR#LI-EMEA#LI-HYBRIDIllumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.