Senior Conference & Events Manager

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.  WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com [wppmedia.com]. 3096 - Paid Search Senior Account Executive - UK Role Summary and Impact Wavemaker positively provokes growth for clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. Our name is both our mission and our method. We do our best work for brave brands and people who relish being challenged to go further and faster, together.  About the role As a Paid Search Senior Account Executive, you will be responsible for the execution of paid search activity. You will build strong platform knowledge and supplier relationships, as well as autonomously deliver structured experimentations, accurate media plans & billing, performance optimisation, and reporting & analysis. * Oversee, as appropriate, the performance of more junior team members ensuring that you are checking their work and advising them on the correct course of action as needed. 1. Ensure adherence to the Wavemaker Way for Paid Search on your clients and contribute to the development our products. 2. Making full use of the technology available. Adoption of 3rd and 1st party tools & technology (e.g. Unlock, GroupM Automations Portal etc.). * Support on the day-to-day QA process across activation, minimizing error and risk, and ensuring consistent and accurate adherence to process. 1. 1. Interact effectively within your internal client team, and with the client & suppliers, building solid working relationships and establishing rapport. 2. Ensure that wider client or team deliverables (such as performance commentary and weekly reporting) are prepared, working with other team members on delivery of this information, and ensuring quality of output is maintained. 3. Work with your colleagues in the Global Hub to ensure daily diagnostics and governance is achieved to the highest standards. * Active member of the Paid Search community which includes contributing to internal team meetings, participation in wider GroupM training & events, and more * Performance. 1. Collaborate with and support other team members in the implementation and optimisation of paid search campaigns for clients. 2. Effectively run best practice compliant paid search campaigns; ensuring ongoing and timely optimization is delivered and constantly looking for opportunities to improve performance. 3. Identify gaps in achievement of goals, objectives and/or processes, and work with the line manager to improve performance and drive efficiencies. 4. Spot trends & patterns in data, fix alerts & anomalies before they become a problem. * Responsible for the execution of a ‘fearless growth’ mindset in your team; continually experimenting and driving performance forwards for clients. 1. Take ownership of some of the elements of the testing plan, suggesting new ideas, planning, executing & evaluating tests with methodical accuracy. 2. Make sure that service level agreements are aligned with all relevant stakeholders and that all deadlines are met, with tasks managed through our project management suite. Measures for success in this role will include: no account errors, your accounts never go offline, improved performance and results, completion of tasks & projects on time, client feedback, effective communication, and overall progress of clients against the WM Search Maturity Framework. Skills and Experience We are looking for candidates who are self-starters, want to succeed and have a desire to push the boundaries. Passionate about digital marketing, specifically Paid Search and Cross-Platform campaign formats (e.g. Performance Max, Microsoft Audience Network etc.). Successful candidates will have an analytical mindset coupled with creativity. It’s essential that you have: * Deep Paid Search knowledge and experience, with current dated certifications (Google Ads and Microsoft Ads). * Understanding of bid management and core PPC technology platforms (Google Analytics, GMP platform, SA360, Adobe for example). * Strong Microsoft Office skills which include Excel & PowerPoint. * Experience in Google Data Studio or similar reporting platforms. * Operationally proficient with excellent project management skills. You have a demonstratable ability to manage multiple tasks at once. * You are proactive; our mantra is all about ‘Positive Provocation’. We need people who have the confidence to question the status quo. * You focus on causation, not just the correlation of data & performance. Identify the insight, make it actionable, get it done. * You have immaculate attention to detail. Life at WPP Media & Benefits  Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.   We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.   WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.  Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.  Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location  Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) [https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy] for more information on how we process the information you provide.   While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   #LI-Promoted    Please read our Privacy Notice [https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment] for more information on how we process the information you provide.

At Ledgy, we’re on a mission to make Europe a powerhouse of entrepreneurship by building a modern, tech-driven equity management and financial reporting platform for private and public companies. In 2026, we aim to be the leading provider for European IPOs and reporting for share-based payments. We are a value-based company with a core focus on being humble, transparent, ambitious and impactful, all in order to delivery the best experience for our customers and end users. We are proud to partner with some of the world’s leading investors. New Enterprise Associates led our $22m Series B [https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/21/ledgy-a-carta-for-european-startups-to-manage-equity-and-cap-tables-raises-22m-from-nea-sequoia-and-more/] round in 2022, with Philip Chopin joining Sequoia’s Luciana Lixandru on our board. We were founded in Switzerland in 2017 and today we operate globally from offices in Zurich and London. We encourage diversity and are an international team coming from 26 different countries and speaking 25 different languages.   About the role As a Mid-level Software Engineer at Ledgy, you’ll build reliable, scalable product experiences that help companies manage their equity with confidence. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers, product managers, and designers to turn complex equity workflows into clear, automated, user-friendly software. This role is a strong fit if you’re ready to take ownership of well-scoped projects, grow your technical judgement, and contribute across the stack while learning from senior peers. Location: We hire remotely across the UK, Spain, Germany, Poland, and Romania. For candidates based in London, we use a hybrid model with 2 days in the office per week. Teams we are hiring for: * Core Equity — Owns the foundational logic that powers Ledgy’s equity engine. Every equity-related event — such as issuing shares, creating new pools, or adjusting ownership — generates transactions. This team defines and maintains the transaction logic, data model, and core domain behaviour that ensure Ledgy’s platform remains accurate, scalable, and compliant. They also enable employees to sell their shares seamlessly once vested. * Workflows & Automation — Focuses on automating complex equity workflows and integrating with third-party services, including the trading exchange. The team builds systems that help company admins efficiently onboard and offboard employees, automate equity grants and terminations. * Reporting — Transforms Ledgy’s core equity data into financial, operational, and compliance reports. The team manages large, complex datasets and ensures reporting is accurate, performant, and reliable across jurisdictions and company structures. Their work powers the insights companies and auditors rely on for decision-making and transparency. * Tax — Ensures taxes are correctly reflected throughout equity operations, especially moments such as exercising, selling, mobility, and other taxable events. As a future team, Tax will build end-to-end product capabilities across the stack, helping customers manage complex tax and compliance requirements accurately across jurisdictions. You will thrive in the role if you * You have 3+ years of experience working as a Software Engineer * You are comfortable building and shipping production-quality features across the stack * You enjoy learning complex domains and turning them into simple, maintainable product experiences * You care about clean, tested, readable code and thoughtful collaboration * You are curious about equity, financial workflows, and their real-world impact on companies and employees * You’re excited to grow your technical judgement through code reviews, pairing, and architecture discussions * You take ownership of your work while asking for input early when trade-offs are unclear Our Tech Stack*: We have a modern, cohesive stack that lets us move fast while maintaining quality: * Language: TypeScript * Frontend: React, Tailwind CSS, tRPC * Backend: tRPC, Node.js, MongoDB, Temporal * Infrastructure: GCP, Terraform Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub Actions *We don’t expect proficiency in this specific stack What Your Journey Could Look Like First 30 days: * Be paired with an onboarding buddy who will introduce you to the world of equity management * Get to know your engineering team, product managers, and designers * Learn how your team’s domain connects to the broader Ledgy platform * Set up your development environment and start contributing small, well-scoped changes * Build familiarity with our codebase, product workflows, and engineering practices First 3 months: * Ship product features and improvements with increasing independence * Work with teammates to break down problems, understand trade-offs, and deliver reliable solutions * Participate actively in code reviews and team discussions * Develop a deeper understanding of how companies manage and automate equity * Contribute to improving quality, maintainability, and user experience in your team’s domain First 6–12 months: * Own medium-sized features from implementation through release * Collaborate with Product and Design to shape pragmatic, user-centric solutions * Contribute to technical discussions around data models, workflows, and scalability * Continue growing toward senior-level ownership, judgement, and impact The interview process: * Getting to know you (45 min): Meet with someone from our people team to talk about your experience and to ask questions about the role * Live Coding (60 min): An equity domain problem to solve collaboratively using your preferred language and IDE. We want to see how you think, so this step does not allow AI. But you can freely look up syntax questions if you need to. * System Design (60 min): A system design session focused on practical problem-solving, clear trade-offs, and how you structure technical thinking * Case Study (60 min): Collaborate with a product manager and engineer to explore a problem related to Ledgy’s domain. Focus is on understanding requirements, product thinking, and implementation trade-offs. * Culture Interview: A chance to meet one of our founders and your hiring manager for a 30-minute chat about Ledgy’s mission and values * Offer 🎉 Being part of Ledgy means: * Recharge and re-energize with flexible working hours, 25 days of vacation, and up to 40 days of remote work from outside your home country. * We make space for your own professional development, with a generous yearly learning & development budget. * This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. All salaries are aligned with competitively benchmarked ranges based on work location and levelling. * For candidates based in London or Zurich we use a hybrid work model of 2 days in the office per week.