Flight Centre
Global Meetings and Events Strategy Lead
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About FCM Meetings & Events
Working for FCM Meetings & Events is about bringing the world together, one event at a time. Events have evolved beyond social gatherings—they now foster reconnection, networking, and global reconnection. With shared culture, creativity, and systems from the parent company, Flight Centre, our clients receive the best of both, while award-winning perks support our team’s growth. We don’t just think outside the box; we dance around it.
Join our flexible, collaborative events agency, collaborating with the finest to deliver exceptional results.
About the Role: Global Meetings & Events Strategy Lead
As the Global Meetings & Events Strategy Lead, you’ll shape FCM’s end-to-end Meetings & Events (M&E) value proposition across global markets. This mission-driven role requires you to design a best-in-class internal M&E framework that empowers our teams while serving as a transformative model for clients and prospects.
Key objectives include:
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute a unified global M&E programme to demonstrate strategic excellence across FCM.
- Partner with commercial teams to articulate the benefits of integrated Travel & Events management and differentiate the FCM offering.
- Build and present advanced financial and data models to demonstrate efficiency improvements, leakage reduction, and ROI enhancements.
- Develop scalable strategic frameworks and toolkits to support client retention, growth, and new business acquisition.
- Collaborate globally to drive innovation, evolve products, and scale services efficiently.
- Provide overarching commercial and financial oversight across all enterprise-level event portfolios.
- Represent FCM externally as a thought leader in M&E, shaping market discourse and supporting go-to-market strategies.
- Influence organisational decision-making by providing data-driven insights, market intelligence, and strategic recommendations tied to revenue and retention.
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This senior global role reports directly to the Head of FCM, offering high visibility, significant impact, and a platform for leadership growth.
About You & Fit for Success
You’re a seasoned Meetings & Events strategist with a track record of delivering enterprise-level transformation. With 8–10+ years of strategic M&E leadership, you’ll bring financial governance expertise, commercial acumen, and the confidence to drive change at all levels.
Key Requirements:
Experience & Expertise:
✔ Proven experience leading complex, enterprise-level M&E programmes. ✔ Expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, ROI analysis, and commercial management. ✔ Portfolio of success in guiding clients through strategic change, positioning value at C-suite levels. ✔ hands-on experience collaborating with Consulting, Marketing, Product, and Commercial teams. ✔ Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to shapen commercial narratives for external stakeholders. ✔ Strong familiarity with GDS platforms (Sabre/Amadeus), M&E software, and FCM’s mid-office systems. ✔ High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). ✔ Tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Event Management, or related field.
Core Competencies:
✔ Highly self-motivated, with the ability to excel autonomously. ✔ Exceptional relationship-builder with cross-functional collaboration competencies. ✔ Mastery of written and verbal communication, with the ability to simplify complexity for any stakeholder. ✔ Proficient in problem-solving, leadership, and time management. ✔ Advanced customer-centric mindset, driven by results, value delivery, and adaptability. ✔ Capable of thriving under pressure while driving measurable outcomes. ✔ Strong skills in strategic negotiation, change management, and high-impact delivery.
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Benefits & Reward
** Politik, Company-Matched Culture & Impact:**
✅ Exclusive Travel Discounts: Industry-leading rates through FCM’s in-house travel team. ✅ Career Development: Global opportunities across 30+ brands in 20+ countries with training, mentoring, and clear career pathways. ✅ Exclusive Social Events: Prize-winning company culture with monthly awards nights, global conferences, end-of-year galas, and industry networking. ✅ Active Hour: Dedicated weekly time for personal wellness or fitness prioritisation. ✅ Health and Wellbeing Support:
- Bronze-Level Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and chiropractic care.
- Monthly health challenges to enrich your wellness journey.
- One-on-one financial wellbeing services (mortgage advice, financial coaching, and regulated guidance). ✅ Enhanced Benefits Package:
- Pension scheme and charitable donations (with company matching).
- Share options and Electric Vehicle Scheme.
- Salary sacrifice programmes for professional and personal empowerment.
Flight Centre Travel Group Philosophy
Our #1 commitment is to our people. We provide an environment built on equality, respect, and opportunity, celebrating diversity and inclusion as essential pillars of our workplace. We welcome requests for support to modify the hiring and onboarding process. Please get in touch with our Recruitment Team at RecruitmentUK@flightcentre.co.uk to share your needs.
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