Events Manager

Events Manager

UNIFE - The European Rail Supply Industry Association

Brussels, Belgium

Position

We are looking for an experienced Brussels based communications manager with the ability to organise promotional, business and social events and handle a number of diverse projects and tasks dealing with UNIFE’s online and offline communication activity.

As our event coordinator, you’ll be essential in the event planning process as well as the execution of events, ensuring a smooth and successful experience. Your skills and experience will help UNIFE enhance its brand image, engage with its target audiences, and achieve its mantra: Building the future of rail TOGETHER!

Profile

• Proven 5 years work experience in event management, with Communications background;
• C2 English proficiency level, command of French or Dutch is a plus;
• Excellent organisational, planning, and coordination skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projectssimultaneously, multi-task and re-prioritise as needed;
• Problem-solving ability;
• Capable of working independently as well as within the team;
• Self-motivated and detail-minded;
• Based in Brussels.

Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Coordinate the planning, organisation and logistics of our physical, hybrid and online events (from the development stage, right through to running the event while assuring they are delivered on time and within budget);
• Coordinate UNIFE’s presence at fairs across Europe;
• Bring fresh ideas and perspectives to our events;
• Prepare, manage and follow-up on event budgets, invoices and related transactions;
• Maintain close coordination with event partners, managing contracts with service providers, including venues, caterers, audiovisual teams and content providers;
• Manage event communication and outreach, ensuring timely dissemination of invitations, programs and follow-ups;
• Handle event registrations and attendee communication;
• Evaluate event’s success and submit reports.

Offer

• A stimulating position in a diverse, multicultural and dynamic environment;
• A supportive, collaborative workspace where there is always room for growth and development;
• Full-time contract, attractive salary and benefits package in line with the candidate’s work experience, hybrid working regime (2 out of 5), plus a substantial holiday perquisite.

Application process

• CV (in EN) and motivation letter (in EN) to be sent to andrei.ciufu@unife.org by 11 April 2025;
• Interviews will take place at UNIFE premises in Brussels between 15-16 April 2025;
• This vacancy may close earlier if a high number of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found, so early application is strongly advised;
• Starting date: 12 May 2025;
• No phone inquiries please.

About UNIFE

Based in Brussels since 1992, UNIFE is the Association representing the European Rail Supply Industry at EU and international level. UNIFE gathers more than 120 direct company Members – from numerous SMEs to major industrial champions from all over Europe – active in the design and manufacture of rolling stock (i.e. trains, metros, trams, freight wagons) as well as rail signalling and infrastructure equipment. UNIFE also brings together national rail industry associations from 11 European Members States. For more information, visit www.unife.org or follow us on LinkedIn or Bluesky.