Interim Partnership & Event Manager

Ready for a new challenge? Our clients are the leading brands in Europe, and they’re looking for a variety of digital talent for their teams. We’ll help you reach the next level with a job perfectly suited for your unique skills and aspirations.

About Ariad

We’re the digital consultancy & staffing firm that leading A-brands in Europe count on to make digital transitions happen. We partner exclusively with brands like Samsung, Carrefour, ING, Orange and MediaMarkt. We bring together Europe’s finest talent and develop successful teams that create digital customer experiences that people want, love and talk about.

Ariad consultants are specialised in digital marketing, e-commerce, digital communication, digital analytics, marketing automation, digital product design and digital transformation.

About our role

Our client is an organisation in Belgium’s insurance sector, dedicated to supporting medical and paramedical professionals—from pharmacists and doctors to nurses and physical therapists. With a mission rooted in solidarity and tailored services, they aim to provide effective solutions across pension planning, insurance, and investment products.

We are currently seeking an experienced Interim Partnership & Event Manager to join their team. In this key role, you will act as the essential bridge between strategic direction and operational excellence, managing partner-driven events from planning through execution. You will report directly to the Head of Growth and play a vital role in ensuring every partner initiative delivers tangible value and impact.

What you will be doing

• Your main responsibility will be to coordinate and execute external partner events that align with business goals and audience needs.
• Act as the main contact point for external partners, translating shared objectives into well-executed sessions and experiences.
• Work closely with the Head of Growth to define an event roadmap including topics, cadence and scheduling.
• Craft and implement comprehensive communication plans to maximise event visibility and engagement.
• Lead coordination with internal teams (MarCom, design, content) to ensure timely and consistent execution.
• Gather data and insights post-event to analyse performance and share recommendations for continuous improvement.

What you bring

• Ambition to further develop your career in event strategy and partner relationship management within the insurance or healthcare services sector.
• Several years of solid experience in partnership development and event management, ideally in B2B or high-growth environments.
• Past experience in insurance, finance, or the healthcare ecosystem is a plus.
• You’re at your best when independently driving projects and balancing strategy with hands-on delivery.
• Your strengths are project coordination, communication planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Working experience with digital tools for content, events and communications is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are needed in this job.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) in Dutch and French (both mandatory), and English.

The offer

• Contractor collaboration.
• Digital recruitment process and onboarding to the company.
• Work for a well-known insurance organisation at national level and have an impact in its market!
• You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic, ambitious, skilled team, and be a key player in driving fantastic user experience.
• Working from home – 2 to 3 days per week

Why become an Ariad Consultant?

• You’re joining an impressive network of +100 digital consultants and the Ariad staff, all dedicated to helping and supporting each other to succeed, and drive innovation.
• You will never be a number: we match you with projects that suit your skills and ambitions.
• Personalised follow-up & honest feedback guided by our Digital Talent Managers.
• Gain a rich community of other digital professionals at quarterly events and meetups
• Join our annual Workcation event in sunny Southern Spain
• Ongoing opportunities to learn and grow professionally including personal and professional development and guidance
• Access to leading A-brands in Europe such as Samsung, ING Bank, Carrefour, L'Oreal, Decathlon and many others!

If you are excited about the opportunity to grow your career and make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this amazing job. Don't miss out on the chance to join a top-notch team and be a part of something special. Get started by sending your CV!