Events Manager

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge is seeking an experienced event manager to oversee the planning and execution of various events aimed at promoting sustainability initiatives. The role requires expertise in event management, social media promotion, and design tools. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in organizing impactful events and engaging a diverse audience. Applications are encouraged from all sectors, with a deadline of 2nd November 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing, planning and delivering events.
• Experience using social media to promote events.
• Experience using design tools to produce event materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan and deliver events.
• Utilise social media to aid event promotion.
• Use design tools to produce event materials.

Skills

Event management

Social media promotion

Design tools usage

Job description

Overview

Cambridge Zero has an exciting opportunity within our Communications and Engagement Team to help deliver over 20 different types of events, including roundtables, symposia, public engagement days, student-facing activities and more, all with the aim of promoting the work being done across the University to solve the climate crisis.

Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for successful event management of all events across Cambridge Zero from conception to execution and evaluation. You will ensure all event-related processes and practices are managed effectively, develop and improve internal systems and procedures, and strive for continuous improvements and increased efficiencies across our portfolio of events. You will also propose new events and engagements.

• Manage, plan and deliver events
• Utilise social media to aid event promotion
• Use design tools to produce event materials

Cambridge Zero exists to maximise the University of Cambridge\'s contribution towards achieving a resilient and sustainable world. We do this by enabling, integrating and accelerating climate activities related to education, research and innovation. We work in a co-ordinating and supporting role across the full academic lifecycle; connecting, convening and engaging the full breadth of the greater University community (i.e. the University, Colleges and related institutions). Acting in close collaboration and partnership with a broad range of University functions, we help integrate, enhance and accelerate climate activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience of managing, planning and delivering events
• Experience using social media to promote events
• Experience using design tools to produce event materials

Please note: the deadline for applications is midnight on 2nd November 2025. Interviews are planned for the week commencing 17th November 2025. An offer of employment will be conditioned on a health assessment after acceptance. For informal enquiries, please contact Nina Martin, Operations Manager.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates on secondment or flexible working arrangements. We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background.

Please click the Apply button to register an account and apply online. Upload your CV and Cover Letter and clearly outline how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification, with relevant examples. Shortlisting will be based on these criteria. Reference: LP47273.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University requires that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.