Events Director 80-100%

The Events Director leads the planning and execution of live, hybrid, and digital events for Zurich Insurance Company in Zürich. The role focuses on enhancing audience experience, managing budgets, and driving brand engagement through innovative event strategies.

This position serves as the primary leader for Group Events, responsible for designing and delivering high-impact live, hybrid, and digital experiences. The role aims to elevate audience engagement, improve production standards, and introduce creative concepts that support the company's global campaigns and brand objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main coordinator for Group Events, providing team guidance and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of internal and external events, from concept development and content creation to run-of-show planning and execution.
• Enhance audience engagement and production quality by introducing innovative formats, creative flows, and sustainable practices.
• Direct event delivery from initial brief through post-event analysis, coordinating with cross-functional teams and external agencies for large-scale productions.
• Manage event budgets, timelines, and the overall calendar, while briefing and directing external suppliers to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Lead the execution of complex events across live, hybrid, and virtual formats, including managing attendee journeys, speaker coordination, venue logistics, and on-site production.
• Maintain clear communication and documentation with internal teams, clients, and vendors to keep all stakeholders aligned.
• Track event performance and outcomes, capturing insights to refine processes and improve audience feedback mechanisms.
• Oversee event technology platforms, including Cvent and the Global ME database, collaborating with colleagues and vendors on registration, apps, streaming, and production workflows.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight years of experience delivering high-profile corporate events across live, hybrid, and digital formats.
• Demonstrated expertise in program and project management, including budget control, vendor coordination, and stakeholder engagement, with an agile working style.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of event professionals.
• Hands-on proficiency with event technology tools, particularly Cvent and enterprise-level event databases, with the ability to quickly adapt to new platforms.
• Proven success in managing complex virtual and hybrid events, with a focus on audience experience, production quality, and proactive risk management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior executives and diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced, international setting.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and German, with the ability to clearly brief, advise, and present to speakers, senior leaders, and production partners.
• Established network of event, AV, broadcast, and multimedia production partners, with knowledge of best practices for creative and sustainable productions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

What the company offers

• Access to healthy dining options, fitness facilities, and bright, collaborative workspaces designed to foster creativity.
• Campus location in central Zürich near Lake Zurich, with convenient public transportation connections for easy commuting.
• Opportunities for professional growth through learning resources, on-the-job development, and ongoing support and empowerment.

About the company

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. is a leading multi-line insurer with over 65,000 employees serving more than 82 million customers across 200 countries and territories. For over 150 years, the company has been transforming the insurance industry by providing not only protection but also prevention services that promote well-being and climate resilience. Guided by the purpose to create a brighter future together, Zurich aims to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses globally, encouraging employees to think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and maintain an optimistic, solution-focused approach.

• The company fosters a culture of innovation, encouraging employees to think creatively and challenge traditional approaches.
• An optimistic mindset is promoted, focusing on positive outcomes and asking what can go right.
• The organization is committed to responsibility and impact, aiming to make a meaningful difference in the world.
• Employees are supported through continuous learning, development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.