Events & Communications Manager - Membership

COVENT GARDEN RECRUITMENT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

We are sourcing an Events Manager for a London-based team within an international membership organisation. The role offers autonomy to lead and develop the events programme, overseeing logistics, budgets, speaker liaison and sponsor outreach.

The successful candidate will have experience in professional membership bodies and a proven track record in delivering similar events, with strong ownership of the end-to-end process.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional institute, royal college or other membership body.
• Proven track record of planning and delivering similar events.
• Autonomy and strong ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistics, venues and supplier management.
• Manage budgets and financial oversight for events.
• Coordinate delegates and speakers for each event.
• Research and approach potential event sponsors.
• Create engaging social media content to promote events.

Skills

Budget management

Vendor management

Speaker liaison

Social media

Project ownership

Job description

We are working with the UK branch of an international membership organisation who aim to promote professional development and scientific knowledge through a programme of webinars, seminars and a flagship annual conference. We are looking for an Events Manager to join their small London team to lead and develop their events programme.

This would be a great fit for any candidates who relish a role with lots of autonomy and project ownership and have the experience to thrive in a standalone position. As Events Manager you will take charge of -

• Logistics, venue and supplier management
• Budget oversight
• Delegate and speaker liaison
• Research and approach potential event sponsors
• Create engaging social media content to promote the events programme

We are particularly keen to speak to candidates with previous experience working in a professional institute, royal college or other membership body. The successful applicant will have a proven track record of successfully planning and delivering similar events.

Due to extremely high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.