Do you thrive on creating high quality live, hybrid and digital events that deliver clear messages and advance Zurich’s brand and agenda?
At Zurich, we connect leaders, colleagues, customers and partners through impactful in person, hybrid and digital experiences - from leadership meetings and customer conferences to summits, thought leadership and public policy forums as well as internal broadcasts.
We’re raising the bar by enhancing audience experience, strengthening production quality and bringing fresh ideas to how we design and deliver events. To support this, we’re looking for a Senior Events Director with a strong track record in modern event production across live, hybrid and digital formats.
What you will do
- Act as the day-to-day lead for Group Events, reporting to the Head of Events; guide delivery across formats and support the team through coaching and clear direction.
- Own end-to-end planning and execution for internal and external events, shaping concepts with stakeholders, building run-of-show plans, and serving as the main point of contact.
- Raise audience experience and production quality, bringing fresh ideas in format, flow creative and digital storytelling, and embedding sustainable event practices.
- Lead delivery from brief to post-event evaluation, coordinating cross-functional teams and agencies for larger productions.
- Manage partners, budgets, timelines and the events calendar; brief and steer external suppliers and production partners to deliver high-quality results within budget.
- Deliver complex events across live, hybrid and virtual formats (including livestreams/webcasts): attendee journeys, speaker support, venues, suppliers, contracts and on-site/show calling.
- Keep stakeholders aligned through crisp project communication and documentation across internal teams, clients and vendors.
- Report on event status and outcomes; capture learnings and continuously improve formats, processes and audience feedback loops.
- Manage the event technology and tools used to deliver our events (e.g., Cvent and our Global ME database) and work with colleagues and vendors on registration, event apps, streaming and production workflows.
What you bring
- 8+ years’ experience delivering corporate events, with confidence across live, hybrid and digital formats, large and small.
- Strong program/project management skills, including budgeting, vendor management and stakeholder steering; agile ways of working.
- Hands-on expertise with event technologies, especially Cvent and enterprise event databases; quick to learn new tools.
- Proven track record delivering complex virtual and hybrid events, with an eye for audience experience and production quality.
- A practical understanding of sustainable event management.
- Comfortable partnering with senior executives and diverse stakeholders in an international environment.
- Excellent communication skills in English (and German), able to brief, advise and present clearly (including speakers, senior stakeholders and production partners).
- A strong network of event, AV/broadcast and multimedia production partners and suppliers, bringing best practice experience for state of the art creative productions.
- Strong skills in Microsoft 365 (especially Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
- You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering standout events that support Zurich’s business success, bringing consistency, creativity and modern production standards across channels.
You belong here.
Imagine working in one of the world’s most sustainable workplaces. At Quai Zurich Campus, you’ll enjoy an environment designed to help you thrive, with benefits that support your well-being and impact, and opportunities to perform at your best, surrounded by top talent and supportive colleagues.
You’ll have access to healthy food options, fitness facilities, and bright, collaborative spaces that spark creativity. Located in the heart of Zurich on the shores of Lake Zurich, the campus offers excellent public transportation links, making your commute simple.
Grow with us through access to learning resources, on-the-job development, and continuous empowerment and support. Be part of a team that is creating a brighter future together.
About Us
Zurich is a leading multi-line insurer, serving over 82 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories with more than 65,000 employees.
For over 150 years, Zurich has been transforming insurance – offering not just protection, but also prevention services that promote well-being and climate resilience.
Guided by our purpose to ‘create a brighter future together,’ we aim to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world.
We look forward to receiving your online application today!
Information for recruitment agencies
Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications, as well as any associated fees.
Why Zurich
At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?
We are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique - that’s what makes our team so great!
Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.
- Location(s): CH - Zürich
- Remote working:
- Schedule: Full Time
- Recruiter name: Mélina Carnal
