Global Events & Engagement Lead

Our People & Talent department at Sporty is the beating heart of our operation. Working with us is challenging and rewarding, we offer great opportunities for good team fits. We aim to offer real value and benefit to our People and the Company. A proactive, positive working attitude and solutions driven mindset is essential to work in this lean and vital area of our organisation.

Who we are

At Sporty Group, we seamlessly blend the power of sports media, gaming, fintech, and social platforms to serve millions of daily users spread across continents. With a presence in over 10 countries, our vast technological and operational hubs are at the forefront of delivering unmatched experiences.

What makes us stand out? Our people. We believe in the power of bright, energetic minds who harbour a deep passion for our products and an unwavering dedication to our users. Our success recipe is simple: recognise these talents, nurture them in a flexible and dynamic work environment, and reward their contributions and innovations generously.

Our strength lies in our diverse team of over 600+ committed individuals who continuously push the boundaries with their creativity, determination, and grit. As we journey towards further growth, we are on the lookout for more talented souls to enrich our team and uphold the values that make Sporty Group truly unparalleled. Join us in shaping the future of sports and technology.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Global Events and Engagement Lead who will play a pivotal role in enhancing our employees' experiences. The individual will be responsible for all employee-centric events, giveaways, competitions, and more. This role will require expert coordination, planning, and execution of corporate events and trips, ensuring that our teams have memorable and seamless experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Organise, coordinate, and execute all staff events, ensuring they align with company values and objectives

Collaborate with third-party vendors including event management companies, hotels, restaurants, visa providers, and travel service providers

Oversee onsite event coordination, regardless of the involvement of external agencies.

Travel Coordination

Plan and manage company trips, including an annual trip to Dubai and multiple localised departmental trips

Liaise with flight operators and travel services to ensure smooth travel experiences for employees

Oversee internal giveaways and competitions/perks

Drive initiatives that enhance staff morale and foster a sense of community

Develop and manage the annual budget for the Employee Experience function, ensuring optimal allocation of resources

Raise proposals for executive approval, in collaboration with Finance and Legal teams

Maintain open channels of communication with internal departments, including reporting to senior management and presenting

event proposals to Executives

Ensure proper swag management and distribution to align with company branding and employee appreciation efforts

Requirements

Proven experience in corporate events management and team-building activities

Strong and demonstrable experience working autonomously

Strong networking and collaboration skills with third-party vendors and internal teams

Exceptional organisational and multitasking abilities

Experience working with multi-million dollar budgets

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

Quarterly and flash bonuses

Flexible working hours

Top-of-the-line equipment

Education allowance

Referral bonuses

28 days paid annual leave

Annual company retreat - we all went to Dubai in 2022 and are planning 2 more retreats for 2023!

Highly talented, dependable co-workers in a global, multicultural organisation

Our teams are small enough for you to be impactful

Our business is globally established and successful, offering stability and security to our Team Members

Our Mission

Our mission is to be an everyday entertainment platform for everyone

Our Operating Principles

1. Create Value for Users

2. Act in the Long-Term Interests of Sporty

3. Focus on Product Improvements & Innovation

4. Be Responsible

5. Preserve Integrity & Honesty

6. Respect Confidentiality & Privacy

7. Ensure Stability, Security & Scalability

8. Work Hard with Passion & Pride

Interview Process

30 min Aptitude Test

Remote video screening with our Talent Acquisition Team

Remote 90 min video interview loop with 3 x Team Members (30 mins each)

24-72 hour feedback loops throughout process

Working at Sporty

The top-down mentality at Sporty is high performance based, meaning we trust you to do your job with an emphasis on support to help you achieve, grow and de-block any issues when they're in your way.

Generally employees can choose their own hours, as long as they are collaborating and doing stand-ups etc. The emphasis is really on results.

As we are a highly structured and established company we are able to offer the security and support of a global business with the allure of a startup environment. Sporty is independently managed and financed, meaning we don’t have arbitrary shareholder or VC targets to cater to.

We literally build, spend and make decisions based on the ethos of building THE best platform of its kind. We are truly a tech company to the core and take excellent care of our Team Members.

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