Account Manager (Events) - Maternity Cover

hireful; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary association in Gloucester is looking for an Account Manager to oversee their event portfolio. This role involves managing and delivering various events, developing new concepts, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have proven event management experience and strong project management skills. Hybrid working is offered, allowing for remote work up to two days a week. Benefits include a generous pension contribution and support for professional development.

Benefits

Generous employer pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Support for hybrid working

Enhanced family leave benefits

Life assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Ongoing training and development

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Regular social activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading the planning and delivery of events from concept through to evaluation.
• Confidence working independently and managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong project management capability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of BSAVA’s event portfolio.
• Develop and implement new event concepts as the Association's event strategy evolves.
• Create innovative, impactful, and financially sustainable events.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Creative thinking

IT skills

Tools

MS Office

Event management platforms

CRM platforms

Job description

Contract Type

Fixed term contract (up to 12 months)

Hours

Part time, 30 hours per week

Location

Hybrid working for up to 2 days per week at home

Salary

c.£28,000 pro‑rata (£35,000 FTE) dependant on experience

Start date

January 2026 – Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis.

Overview

Join the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and help promote excellence in the veterinary profession.

The role

As an Account Manager, you’ll lead the end‑to‑end delivery of BSAVA’s event portfolio from concept through to delivery, ensuring every experience reflects our mission to drive excellence in veterinary practice. Alongside managing a small portfolio of established events, you’ll play a key role in developing and implementing new event concepts as the Association’s event strategy evolves, helping to shape the future of our community engagement.

Working closely with colleagues, partners, and suppliers, you’ll create innovative, impactful, and financially sustainable events that foster learning, connection, and professional growth.

We’re looking for someone with proven experience managing complex events, excellent stakeholder and project management skills, and the confidence to work both creatively and strategically.

If you’re passionate about delivering memorable events that make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience leading the planning and delivery of events from concept through to evaluation
• Managing multiple stakeholders, including committees, partners and suppliers
• Overseeing budgets, timelines and operational delivery
• Developing and maintaining strong client and partner relationships
• Contributing creative ideas to enhance attendee experience and event impact
• Experience in using event management platforms

Other essential skills

• Excellent organisational, communication and negotiation skills
• Strong project management capability and attention to detail
• Confidence working independently and managing multiple priorities effectively
• Proven ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Strong IT skills, including use of MS Office, event management systems and CRM platforms
• A proactive, collaborative and solutions‑focused approach
• Understanding of GDPR and event health and safety requirements
• Adaptable, resourceful, and willing to learn new systems and processes

Desirable skills (but not essential)

• Experience delivering events within the veterinary, life sciences, or not‑for‑profit sectors
• Knowledge of sponsor and exhibition management
• Experience developing commercial opportunities and managing partner relationships

We offer

• A generous employer pension contribution starting at 7%.
• A holiday entitlement equivalent to 25 days (FTE) plus bank holidays.
• Support for hybrid working for our employees, meaning you can work at home for up to two days a week and we also have a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy.
• Enhanced family leave benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and other family‑related leave.
• Life assurance providing cover at three times your annual salary.
• A free legal helpline, offering access to specialist lawyers for advice on a range of legal matters.
• Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, a network of mental health first aiders, enhanced company sick pay, occupational health services and annual flu vaccinations.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to support you in fulfilling your role.
• Free onsite parking and a Cycle to Work scheme, offering a discounted purchase of a bicycle and accessories to support healthy, low‑carbon commuting.
• Regular social activities and events for those who wish to get involved!

And we are

• A community‑focused organisation, offering paid leave for employees to volunteer with charities or not‑for‑profit organisations.
• Committed to sustainability, both in our work and within the veterinary profession. The Association has completed a certified carbon audit and has been awarded Silver Accreditation with Investors in the Environment.

How to apply

In order to be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the requirements in the role description which is on the BSAVA vacancy page, ‘Join our team’.

Closing date: 1st December 2025 *We will review applications and conduct interviews as they are received and therefore this post may be filled before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. We advise early applications.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the information on your CV being held by the Association for six months.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) underpins our belief that we can make the Association stronger through the unique contributions we can all bring. We create inclusive teams aligned to our values and encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.

You may also have experience in the following: Event Management, Account Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Event Strategy, Client Relationship Management, Conference and Exhibition Management, Budget Management, Event Operations, Creative Event Design, Partnership Development, Event Marketing, Professional Association Event, Community Engagement.

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