Events Manager VC (Maternity Cover – Part-Time, Fixed-Term)

About Cherry Ventures
Cherry Ventures is a leading early-stage European venture capital firm, partnering with founders from day one to build category-defining companies. With offices in Berlin, London, and Stockholm, we invest across Europe and support ambitious teams shaping the future of technology.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Events Manager to join Cherry Ventures on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This role sits at the heart of our platform and community efforts and is responsible for delivering a high-quality portfolio of events for founders, investors, and partners.
You will take full ownership of Cherry’s events programme during the maternity cover period, ensuring continuity, operational excellence, and thoughtful execution across our flagship events, intimate gatherings, and portfolio-facing initiatives.
This is a part-time role (3 days per week), ideal for a senior events professional looking for meaningful, high-impact work with flexibility.
Contract Details
Fixed-term maternity cover (12 months)
Part-time: 3 days per week
Expected start approximately one month prior to the incumbent’s leave to allow for handover and shadowing
Exact start date is flexible; early March start preferred
What You’ll Be Doing
Event Planning & Delivery
Own the end-to-end planning and execution of Cherry Ventures’ events programme, including conferences, networking events, investor meetings, portfolio showcases, and community gatherings
Lead all event logistics, from venue sourcing and scheduling to guest management and on-site coordination
Manage event budgets, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure cost-effective delivery without compromising on quality
Track event outcomes and produce post-event evaluations with clear insights and recommendations
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong working relationships with portfolio founders, investors, partners, and industry stakeholders
Collaborate closely with internal teams across investment, communications, operations, and finance to ensure events align with Cherry’s strategic priorities and brand
Represent Cherry Ventures professionally at selected industry and portfolio events
Operations & Administration
Manage external partners, including agencies, freelancers, venues, and suppliers
Maintain accurate and up-to-date event records, including attendee lists, budgets, contacts, and outcomes
Handle all administrative aspects of event management and reporting
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in event management, event production, community, or investor-facing environments
Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams confidently
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A strong eye for detail and quality, with a creative approach to event design and execution
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-trust environment
Experience in venture capital, startups, or finance is a plus, but not essential
Why Cherry Ventures
High impact, low bureaucracy: You’ll have full ownership of the events programme and the autonomy to execute at a high standard
Senior, flexible role: A genuinely part-time position with meaningful responsibility, well-suited to experienced professionals
Exceptional network: Work closely with some of Europe’s most ambitious founders, investors, and operators
Collaborative culture: A small, high-calibre team that values trust, clarity, and thoughtful execution
Well-supported transition: A structured handover period to set you up for success
Cherry Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.