Events Manager

Stafforce Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension

27 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance 4x salary

Income protection

Flexible holiday scheme

Season ticket loan

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking an experienced Events Manager in Central London to plan, coordinate and deliver a diverse programme of events and public engagement activities. You will own the end-to-end process, from concept through to execution, working with researchers, senior stakeholders and external partners.

You will manage budgets, venues and logistics, delivering in-person, virtual and hybrid events while balancing big-picture planning with meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering events from concept to delivery.
• Strong budget management and supplier/venue coordination.
• Proven ability to manage multiple events and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of planning and delivering events, workshops, conferences and public engagement activities.
• Develop an annual events programme aligned with organisational objectives.
• Manage events from concept through delivery, including budgets, venues and logistics.
• Deliver in-person, virtual and hybrid events for varied audiences.
• Build relations with researchers, stakeholders and external partners.
• Collaborate with communications teams to develop engaging event concepts.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Hybrid/remote work

Job description

Events Manager

£45,000-£55,000 + Excellent Benefits + Generous Employer Pension

Location: Central London

Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office | 2 days from home

Annual Leave: 27 days + bank holidays

Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Full-Time

Love creating events that bring people together and make a real impact?

an experienced, creative and highly organised Events Manager to join a well‑established organisation within the scientific research, healthcare and life sciences sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves bringing ideas to life, managing exciting events from start to finish and creating memorable experiences that genuinely make a difference. You'll take ownership of a varied programme of events, working with researchers, senior stakeholders and external partners to deliver everything from professional conferences and workshops to public engagement initiatives. We're looking for someone who's confident working independently, enjoys getting stuck in and can balance big‑picture planning with the finer details that make events a success.

The role

As Events Manager, you'll be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering an engaging programme of events and public engagement activities. You'll have the opportunity to bring creativity, fresh ideas and strong organisational skills to a role where no two days are the same.

• Taking ownership of the planning and delivery of events, workshops, conferences and public engagement activities.
• Developing an annual events programme alongside senior leadership, ensuring activities align with wider organisational objectives.
• Managing events from initial concept through to successful delivery, including budgets, venues, suppliers, logistics and schedules.
• Delivering engaging in‑person, virtual and hybrid events for a range of audiences.
• Building strong working relationships with internal teams, research professionals, external partners and stakeholders.
• Working closely with communications colleagues to develop creative event concepts and increase audience engagement.
• Identifying opportunities to introduce new event formats and improve the overall attendee experience.
• Ensuring events are inclusive, accessible, professionally delivered and within budget.
• Monitoring attendance, gathering feedback and measuring the success and impact of events.
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

What we're looking for

We're keen to speak with experienced Events Managers who enjoy taking ownership, thinking creatively and delivering high‑quality events with minimal supervision. Ideally, you'll bring:

• Proven experience managing events from concept through to delivery.
• Experience organising conferences, corporate events, stakeholder events, workshops or public engagement programmes.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage several events simultaneously.
• Confidence managing event budgets, suppliers, venues and external partners.Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience delivering in‑person, virtual and hybrid events.
• A creative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure.
• Experience measuring event success through attendance, feedback and engagement data.
• Experience within scientific research, healthcare, life sciences, higher education, charities, not‑for‑profit or professional membership organisations would be particularly relevant.

What's in it for you?

Alongside a salary of £45,000-£55,000, you'll enjoy a fantastic benefits package:

• Generous employer pension contribution.
• 27 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 6 additional business closure days.
• Hybrid working, with 2 days working from home each week.
• Private medical insurance to support your health and wellbeing.
• Life assurance worth 4x your annual salary.
• Income protection and critical illness cover.
• Enhanced family‑friendly benefits, including maternity, paternity, neonatal and adoption pay.
• Flexible holiday scheme, allowing you to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Interest‑free season ticket loan, employee discounts and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is a brilliant opportunity to bring your events experience into an interesting, purpose‑driven environment where your work will have a genuine impact. You'll have the freedom to take ownership of events, introduce new ideas, build relationships and deliver experiences that connect people with important research and developments. It's an ideal position for someone who loves variety, enjoys working with different people and wants to combine their organisational skills with creativity. With an excellent salary, outstanding pension, generous annual leave and hybrid working, this opportunity offers a great balance of professional challenge and personal benefits.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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