Role overview

Checkout.com is a global fintech platform processing over 10 billion transactions yearly for more than one billion shoppers worldwide, powering payments for companies like eBay, Spotify, Klarna, Uber, and Sony. This specialist role provides full end-to-end ownership of workplace events at the London headquarters, combining strategic planning with hands-on execution to drive engagement, foster connection, and reinforce company culture. The position demands a balance of creative experience design, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making, requiring flexibility for occasional out-of-hours events in this hybrid role.

Key responsibilities

Develop and own an annual events strategy aligned with company objectives and operating principles, defining clear purpose, audience, and ROI for each initiative.
Design and curate a comprehensive calendar of experiences ranging from large-scale company gatherings to all-employee meetings and ongoing cultural activations.
Partner directly with senior leadership, diversity and inclusion committees, and engagement stakeholders to translate business and cultural goals into meaningful and inclusive experiences.
Manage the complete event lifecycle from creative concepting and stakeholder alignment through logistics, supplier management, on-site delivery, and post-event analysis.
Oversee all operational elements including scheduling, invitations, catering, audiovisual and technology requirements, and physical setup and breakdown to ensure seamless execution.
Own the events budget, including forecasting, tracking expenditure, and demonstrating ROI to ensure maximum value and efficiency across all initiatives.
Establish and track key performance indicators such as attendance, employee engagement scores, sentiment, and ROI, using data to drive continuous program improvement and demonstrate value to leadership.
Build and maintain vendor relationships, negotiate competitive contracts, and lead risk assessments covering accessibility, compliance, health and safety, and contingency planning.
Collaborate with internal communications and brand teams on integrated marketing campaigns that build anticipation and engagement around events.

Requirements

Proven track record delivering end-to-end, high-impact events and activations in fast-paced, global, or creative environments, ideally within fintech, technology, or professional services.
Strategic and data-driven mindset with demonstrated ability to translate business goals into meaningful experiences and measure success through defined metrics and ROI.
Creative vision and storytelling capability with strong aesthetic judgment and passion for designing experiences that connect people and celebrate organizational culture.
Strong commercial and operational expertise including hands-on budget ownership, supplier negotiation, and post-event financial reporting.
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with confidence and presence to partner effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Highly organized, adaptable approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines while remaining calm under pressure.
Genuine enthusiasm for community, culture, and belonging, coupled with flexibility to support out-of-hours events and provide occasional on-site workplace support as needed.

What makes this role worth considering

This position sits at the heart of Checkout.com’s London headquarters culture, working directly with senior leadership to shape meaningful experiences that define the organization’s high-performance environment. With 20 offices across six continents, you’ll contribute to a global fintech leader that values real ownership, meaningful challenges, and delivering impact from day one, in a company culture built on hiring exceptional people with conviction and curiosity.