Engagement And Events Manager

University Partnerships Programme; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

29 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension

Enhanced family leave

Life assurance

Training

Volunteer days

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

University Partnerships Programme (UPP) is seeking an Engagement and Events Manager to join our Communications and Marketing team in London. You will lead the delivery of internal and external events, support broader stakeholder engagement across the business, and help strengthen relationships with university partners and sector stakeholders.

Based in our London office with hybrid working and regular UK travel, the role requires experience in managing corporate events, conferences and engagement

Qualifications

• Experience managing corporate events, conferences and stakeholder engagement programmes.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience with budgets, venues and suppliers.
• Knowledge of UK higher education or related sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of internal events programme including conferences and townhalls.
• Plan and coordinate stakeholder, sector and university engagement events.
• Manage event logistics, venues, suppliers and budgets.
• Support delivery of UPP Foundation events and engagement initiatives.
• Build relationships with university partners and sector stakeholders.
• Produce event materials and briefing packs.
• Manage stakeholder databases, engagement plans and reporting.
• Monitor events performance and engagement metrics.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Vendor management

Project coordination

Job description

UPP is the UK's leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation infrastructure, operating across a diverse portfolio of university partnerships. We're passionate about creating exceptional places for students to live and learn, and this opportunity plays a key role in strengthening engagement across our business, university partners and sector stakeholders.

We are looking for an Engagement and Events Manager to join the Communications and Marketing team to lead the delivery of UPP's internal and external events programme, whilst supporting wider stakeholder engagement activity across the business.

Working closely with the Head of Communications & Marketing, Director of Sector Engagement and UPP Foundation, you'll deliver high-quality corporate events and engagement initiatives that support our strategic priorities, enhance our reputation and build meaningful relationships across the higher education sector.

This role is based in our award-winning London office near London Bridge, Canon Street and Monument Stations, with regular travel across the UK, and offers hybrid working.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the successful delivery of UPP's internal events programme, including leadership conferences, monthly townhalls, our Annual Management Conference and People Awards.
• Plan and coordinate stakeholder, sector and university engagement events, conferences, exhibitions and networking activities.
• Manage event logistics, suppliers, venues, budgets and delegate communications.
• Support the delivery of UPP Foundation events and engagement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with university partners, sector stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Produce event materials, presentations, communications and briefing packs.
• Manage stakeholder databases, engagement plans and reporting.
• Monitor event performance, feedback and engagement metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement.

We are looking for you to already have experience in a similar role managing corporate events, conferences, stakeholder events or engagement programmes, with:

• Effective communication skills and experience working with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong event planning, project management and organisational skills, able to confidently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing suppliers, venues and budgets.
• Positive, proactive and solutions oriented.

Alongside this, you'll be collaborative, adaptable and calm under pressure, with a passion for delivering exceptional stakeholder experiences and building lasting relationships.

Knowledge of UK higher education, property or infrastructure sector and/or experience delivering foundation, charity or social impact events would be advantageous.

In return, we are offering a competitive salary with a great benefits package which includes a discretionary performance bonus, 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, pension, enhanced family leave policy, life assurance, training, two paid volunteering or personal development days and a cycle-to-work scheme.

UPP welcomes all applications and recognises the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents and our university partners.

We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.

Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.

We are a team with energy, pace and passion; apply today and help us create engaging events and meaningful stakeholder connections that support UPP's continued success.