Events & Communications Manager - Membership

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in London is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead and develop the events programme for a UK branch of an international membership organisation. You will own end-to-end event delivery with a focus on autonomy and accountable decision-making.

You will take charge of logistics, venue and supplier management, budget oversight, and delegate/speaker liaison, while researching sponsorship opportunities and creating engaging social media content to promote the events programme.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering events programmes, preferably in a professional or membership context.
• Proven track record of planning and delivering similar events with autonomy.
• Strong skills in logistics, venue and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the events programme for the London team.
• Take charge of logistics, venue and supplier management.
• Oversee budgets and cost control for events.
• Coordinate delegate and speaker liaison for events.
• Research and approach potential event sponsors.
• Create engaging social media content to promote events.

Skills

Autonomy

Project ownership

Logistics management

Budget oversight

Speaker liaison

Sponsorship research

Social media content

Stakeholder engagement

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.