Senior Events Specialist

About UsPerk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we're on a mission to power real work, with real impact.We're trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we're tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem.Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work.At Perk, we're driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you're excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we'd love you on the team.Visit to learn more. The roleWhen structuring our team we like to focus on the objectives to be achieved, not the "function". Your objective as our Senior Events Specialist will be to get our teams together in a meaningful and impactful way. You will be part of the team who owns anything that has to do with company and team events: budget, process, planning, communications, execution, tracking data, feedback… An event for us is anything that gets our teams together: from a team lunch to a 2-day-long company offsite or a meeting between our colleagues in the Barcelona hub. Organising some of these will just require you to set up an easy process so that teams can book on their own, while some other events will require a very active involvement in planning and executing.We're looking for someone who has a strong experience and skills to manage the current challenges, but who is also looking to grow, experiment and challenge our approach towards getting togetherWhat you will doStrategic thinking: be able to act quickly for events that come up from nowhere but also be able to think in the long-term and plan the events for the whole year.Able to manage events that are in other locations (in any of our hubs), remote events or hybrid events.Leading development, brainstorming, design, event creation, and communications for all-employee gatherings.Designing and implementing methods to transform the remote/hybrid experience of company events.Manage all aspects of event execution from proposal to delivery:Handle budgeting and invoicingSource, liaise, and negotiate with vendorsOversee logistics and ensure smooth operationsShare updates with managementManage communication with stakeholdersLead or assist with event content creationProvide aftercare (answering questions and comments)Attend events when necessaryDevelop event feedback surveysCoordinate all event operationsSupervise staff (event coordinators, caterers, etc.) if applicableEnsure smooth event completion and resolve any issues that ariseAnalyse event success and prepare reportsWhat we look forSolid experience in events management for a > 300 employees company (tech or startup company is a plus).Strong English communication skills.Advanced Spanish is a plus Team player. We're not joking here. We need top class collaborators.Humble: you're ok with the spotlight, but you don't crave it. You know what you don't know and you're willing to learn.Extreme Ownership + Getting things done attitudeExceptional organisational abilities, superb interpersonal skills, multi-tasking and prioritisation skills, attention to detail and excellent time-management.Proactive approach and able to work under pressure. Look for problems to solve before they become problems. But when they become problems, stay cool and solve them quickly.Extremely hands-on: you don't mind solving small problems or big problems. From high-level planning to detailed execution.Project Management skillsDefine, Plan and Oversee projects so that they are delivered faster than anyone would think possibleConstantly update the relevant peopleGet your hands dirty and buildLead and rally people to Community initiativesStakeholder management: people come to you because you make their lives easier and solve problems for them. However, you are able to say NO when necessary, even if it means not pleasing everyone. We have a very special way of doing things in the Community team at TravelPerk. We build with the members of our Community, not for them.Advise managers and manage expectations.Build a strong internal network.You will help managers structure their budget to make sure they cover all the needs throughout the year without overspending.Never a blocker or bottleneck: you will empower them to autonomously lead and take ownership of their "get togethers" with your support.Adaptability and flexibility; with our fast-paced environment change comes all the time. This role will evolve with time and as the company scales, different needs will emerge. You must possess a genuine hunger to navigate your role in a fast-changing, hyper-growth environmentYou feel comfortable constantly challenging and being challenged, learning fast, making things happen, and moving from one project to the next one.On Top Of Traditional Event Management, You Will AlsoCulture focus: you will always have Perk's culture in mind when doing everything you do. As part of the Community team you will live and breathe our values and always put these first.You will be innovative:Constantly search for new ways to make an impact through events and get togethers.Increase the engagement strategy, creative approach, planning, and execution for the largest events.Organise and identify opportunities to improve Perkers experience, providing strategic guidance for new programs, events, and other experiencesHave a strong data approach: evaluate and measure event success in new ways and leverage those learnings in the development of our strategy.Management skills: If the team grows in the future, you should be able to hire and manage a team to support you.Continuous improvement is part of your DNA. The bar is high but you always aim to set it higher. You keep abreast of news and updates to keep yourself informed and the company to the highest standards.You seek feedback early and often and are open to constructive and direct criticismReady to roll-up your sleeves and work hard.And of course, have fun doing what you doOur Benefits:Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in PerkRest and recharge with our generous allocation of vacation days plus public holidaysTake control of your physical health with your choice of private healthcare or a gym allowanceKnow that your loved ones are protected financially through your Life Insurance if the worst were to happenJoin our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer partyAlways feel supported with Spring Health, our market-leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved onesMake your money go further with our flexible compensation planFocus on your family with 17 weeks' paid parental leave during your child's first yearContribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causesBroaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per yearNurture your language skills with in real-life English, Spanish and Catalan lessonsFollow your passions and take a four-week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 yearsLet us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation supportHow We WorkAt Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work.For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume.Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, which means you're welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you're from, or anything else that makes you, well, you.Protect Yourself from Recruitment ScamsAll official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in or , our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to , and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.