Sr. Event Manager

🚀 Who We Are:

At NEXT.io, formerly known as iGaming NEXT is a global media and conference powerhouse in the iGaming sector. With a long-term vision to innovate, grow, and evolve the media and conference landscape, we are committed to delivering top-tier events, insightful content, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Our rebrand signifies an expansion of our horizons and a passion for our digital platform to offer more dynamic content, interactive features, and a seamless user experience.

📈 The Role:

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, and creative Senior Event Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of high-impact events that align with our brand and strategic goals. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in event strategy, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to produce exceptional events.

✍️ Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive event strategies to support business objectives.
• Project Management: Lead end-to-end event lifecycle management, including budgeting, timelines, staffing, logistics, risk assessments, and reporting.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor junior event staff and external partners, ensuring smooth collaboration and high performance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, content, media and the executive team to align event goals.
• Suppliers & Venue Management: Source and manage venues, caterers, A/V, production crews and other third-party suppliers.
• Onsite Execution: Oversee event setup, operations, and teardown, ensuring all aspects run smoothly and issues are quickly resolved.
• Budget Oversight: Prepare and manage event budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-effective planning.
• Performance Reporting: Analyse event performance metrics (ROI, attendee feedback, engagement) and report outcomes to the executive team.
• Compliance & Risk: Ensure all events adhere to health & safety regulations, contracts, and insurance requirements.

Essential Qualifications:

• 5+ years of proven experience in managing large-scale conferences/ exhibitions.

• Fluency in English.
• Experience in budgeting and financial management for events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.

• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to travel and work evenings or weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management.
• Experience with event technology platforms (e.g., Bizzabo) and CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot).
• Knowledge of the iGaming industry.

🕵 Is it YOU we’re looking for?

• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges and responsibilities.

💛 What's in it for you?

• Private health insurance after probation
• Employee Assistance Programme: Support for mental health, finances, legal advice & more (also for your family)
• Retail discounts platform
• Flexible working hours
• Remote-friendly setup. You’ll need to be based in Malta and pop into the office when needed
• Malta Office Access: Snacks, coffee, and leisure activities included