Centenary Events Lead

CPRE The countryside charity; London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CPRE The countryside charity is seeking a Centenary Events Lead to coordinate high-profile events throughout its centenary year. This full-time role involves meticulous planning and execution of various events, ensuring alignment with CPRE’s brand and objectives. Based in London, the position offers a competitive salary and potential for part-time arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end event management.
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of risk management and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a series of high-profile events.
• Manage the logistics of events from start to finish.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet objectives.

Skills

Event Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Brand Management

Innovation

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Base pay range

We are seeking a highly experienced Centenary Events Lead to plan, execute and deliver a series of high-profile events throughout our Centenary Year.

Centenary Events Lead

Job ref: CEL

Contract: This is a fixed-term role to December 2026

Hours: This is a full-time role, but applicants interested in working part-time (four days a week) will be considered

Salary: £48,000 (London office) or £43,000 (home-based)

Location: Old Street, N1 7NH. Most office-based staff work hybrid, working part of the time in the office and part of the time at home.

About Us

We are CPRE, the countryside charity. We want a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone.

We believe in countryside and green spaces that are accessible to all, rich in nature and playing a crucial role in responding to the climate emergency.

About the Role

CPRE is proud to be approaching our 100th year anniversary – a century of being a voice for the Countryside. As we look to celebrate this incredible milestone, we’re planning a year-long programme of inspiring events, campaigns and storytelling moments that reflect on our past, showcase our present, and shape our future.

We want our events to have maximum reach and impact, build our brand and meet our Centenary objectives. This role will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end delivery of a wide range of high-profile events, including a Conference, events at the Houses of Parliament, an Awards ceremony, and a high-profile reception that will close our Centenary year.

Main areas of responsibility - the day-to-day work

• Planning: Ensure optimum attention to detail and meticulous planning across a series of high profile events to achieve the highest standards at each event.
• End-to-End Event Management: Deliver a wide range of events including a Conference, high profile reception and Awards to the highest standard.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with all internal & external stakeholders to ensure objectives are met.
• Brand: Ensure all events reflect CPRE’s brand standards, tone, and messaging.
• Innovation: Incorporate innovative formats and technologies, as appropriate.
• Risk Management: Develop contingency plans and ensure health, safety, and legal compliance for all events.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse CPRE in which everyone feels supported, valued, and always able to be themselves at work, because we recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is important in achieving our vision of a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone. We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. People from ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of ethnic minority background and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

Closing date: Midday on Thursday 10 July

Interviews: 1st interviews Thursday 24 July, 2nd interviews on Tuesday 29 July.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Please note that we only accept applications from candidates with the right to work in the UK for the intended duration of the appointment.

CPRE is an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please.

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