Event Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional membership body is seeking an experienced Events Manager to oversee approximately 60 varied events annually. This role involves managing everything from venue sourcing and logistics to marketing the events and ensuring a high-quality experience for attendees. The ideal candidate will be highly organized with strong communication skills and a background in event management. The position offers £42,000 per annum with benefits including remote work and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous contributory pension scheme

Remote working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in event management, both in-person and online.
• Excellent planning skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable using webinar platforms and social media.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver around 60 events annually.
• Source venues and coordinate logistics for events.
• Market and promote events across multiple channels.
• Support regional boards with event administration.

Skills

Event management

Planning

Communication

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Job description

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Are you an experienced Events Manager looking for your next challenge? We’re seeking a dynamic, organised, and motivated individual to join a small but dedicated team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a varied programme of events for a leading professional membership body.

About the Role

As Events Manager, you will take the lead in delivering around 60 events annually, ranging from seminars, dinners, and lunches to webinars and workshops. Based remotely, you’ll be the driving force behind sourcing London venues, coordinating logistics, managing event marketing, and liaising with attendees, members, and stakeholders.

The role also involves supporting regional boards in delivering their events, ensuring smooth administration and coordination. You’ll attend all London-based events (including early mornings and evenings) as well as selected regional events.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of seminars, dinners, webinars, and workshops
• Venue sourcing and supplier liaison for London events
• Marketing and promotion of events across multiple channels
• Supporting regional boards with administration and coordination
• Attending and overseeing London events and select regional dinners/lunches
• Ensuring a high-quality experience for members and guests

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised, with excellent planning skills
• Experienced in event management, both in-person and online
• Confident, personable, and able to communicate with senior stakeholders
• Able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines without losing attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive attitude
• Comfortable using webinar platforms, social media, and website management tools
• Salary: £42,000 per annum
• 22 days’ holiday (FTE) plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Remote working with regular opportunities to attend events and network with professionals

To apply for this role please send us your CV and indicate your notice period.

Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role.Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.