Reliability Ireland and Reliability UK the platform for Reliability, Maintenance and Asset Management is a gathering of a community dedicated to excellence, innovation, and sustainability in engineering.
Presented by the ESS Group, the flagship event programmes are held annually in Ireland and the UK.
ESS Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering services organisation comprising of ESS, Eirdata, Critical Airflow, Predictive Maintenance, and PREMA.
Due to continued growth we are seeking a commercially driven Events professional who can operate at both a strategic and executional level, transforming events into a core growth driver for the Group.
Job Specification The role reporting to the Head of Marketing will be responsible for the growth of Reliability Ireland and Reliability UK, expanding our impact across the reliability, maintenance and asset management community.
This includes scaling the conference series, launching new models to build communities of practice, and growing the business into new topics and regions.
The Event Lead role is responsible for overseeing the planning, logistics, execution, and management of Reliability Ireland and Reliability UK.
The Event Lead role will coordinate the ESS Group Companies events strategy to support pipeline generation, client's engagement and brand positioning.
Main Duties & Responsibilities Build and scale a group-wide events platform that drives brand, revenue, and market positioning.
Group Events Owner Create a unified, scalable events strategy that drives growth, strengthens the brand, and positions the business as a market leader.
This will include a Strategic Roadmap Development, Flagship Event Platform, Objective and Success Metrics, and Integration with the Group Commercial Strategy.
Coordinate Group Events Provide central oversight and coordination of all events across ESS Group to ensure alignment, consistency, and maximum commercial impact.
Reliability Ireland and Reliability UK Owner Define and lead the Reliability Ireland and Reliability UK flagship events aligned to business and brand objectives.
The Event Lead role is responsible for the end-to-end delivery planning, execution, stakeholder management, and post-event evaluation ensuring events are delivered to a high standard and within budget.
Drive Commercial Outcomes Turn events into measurable drivers of pipeline, revenue, and client growth.
Ensure all events, particularly Reliability Ireland and Reliability UK flagship are designed and delivered as measurable drivers of revenue, pipeline, and business growth.
Define clear commercial objectives for each event (pipeline generation, revenue targets, client acquisition, account growth) in partnership with Leadership and Business Function Owners.
Track and report on ROI, pipeline contribution, conversion rates, and revenue impact from all key events.
Education & Experience Education Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related discipline Professional certifications in Event Management, Marketing, or Project Management (desirable, not essential) Experience 5-8+ years' experience in event management, marketing, or commercial roles, with a strong track record of delivering high-impact events Proven experience in owning and delivering large-scale or flagship events (e.g.
conferences, industry events, client engagement programmes) Demonstrated ability to align events to commercial outcomes, including pipeline generation, lead conversion, and revenue contribution Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Senior leadership teams Strong track record of stakeholder management and influencing, particularly in a multi-entity or matrix environment Experience in developing and managing event strategies or programmes Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, ROI tracking, and performance metrics Skills & Attributes Strategic Thinking - can connect events to wider business and Brand Objectives Commercial Mindset - focused on outcomes, not just execution Organisation - Meticulous attention to detail and logistical planning Problem-Solving - Addressing challenges quickly and managing crisis situations Ownership & Accountability - Able to lead end-to-end Execution Excellence - delivers high-quality, high-impact experiences Data-driven Decision Making - uses insights to optimise performance Benefits ESS offer support that enables you to never stop growing.
Your reward at ESS is not just your salary, we believe in investing in our people's personal, professional development and empowering their work-life balance to enable continuous growth.
We offer supports and benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including Health care, pension, training and coaching.
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