The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Innovation Events Associate (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering specific logistical workstreams (e.g., registration desk, catering coordination), learning our internal processes, and effectively supporting senior team members.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivers assigned tasks on time and to a high standard.
- Proactively identifies and flags potential issues, even if not yet solving them.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of our event platforms and internal systems.
- Receives positive feedback for reliability and attention to detail from supervisors.
- 2
Marketing Coordinator / Executive
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Developing strong organisational skills, managing campaign logistics, coordinating with multiple stakeholders (internal and external), and understanding audience engagement.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed marketing campaigns with multiple moving parts.
- Proven ability to coordinate events or promotional activities as part of marketing efforts.
- Strong communication and project management skills.
- Demonstrated interest in innovation or internal engagement programmes.
- 3
Office Manager / Administrator (with event exposure)
3-4 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering office logistics, vendor management, budget tracking, and supporting internal events or meetings. This path often brings strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
You're ready to move on when
- Managed office budgets and vendor relationships effectively.
- Organised company meetings, offsites, or small internal events.
- Strong track record in administrative support and proactive problem-solving.
- Expressed a desire to specialise in event management or innovation programmes.