Events Manager

THE TALENT SET; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading membership association is seeking an Events Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract. This role involves planning and delivering diverse events while developing strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing complex events, excellent relationship-building skills, and a creative approach to event concepts. Offering a competitive salary of £28,000 pro rata, hybrid working schedule, and the opportunity to contribute to shaping future community engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex events with excellent logistical and operational oversight.
• Creative approach to event concepts and ability to develop fresh ideas to elevate event offerings.
• Strong relationship‑building skills, capable of engaging external partners and stakeholders effectively.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to plan future initiatives aligned with organisational targets.
• Comfortable working in an external‑facing role, with excellent communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and oversee a range of events, ensuring operational excellence.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external partners, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Develop innovative event concepts, incorporating audience and community needs.
• Collaborate with teams to support event promotion and post‑event evaluation.
• Contribute to long‑term strategic planning for future events.

Skills

Event management

Logistical oversight

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Job description

The Talent Set is delighted to partner with the fantastic membership association to recruit an Events Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract. This contract position offers an exciting opportunity to lead diverse events and develop strategic partnerships, playing a key part in shaping the organisation’s future conferences and community engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and oversee a range of events, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with organisational goals.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with external partners, sponsors, and stakeholders at various levels.
• Develop innovative event concepts, incorporating audience and community needs, while ensuring smooth logistical execution.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to support event promotion, registration, and post‑event evaluation.
• Contribute to long‑term strategic planning for future events in line with organisational objectives.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in managing complex events with excellent logistical and operational oversight.
• Creative approach to event concepts and ability to develop fresh ideas to elevate event offerings.
• Strong relationship‑building skills, capable of engaging external partners and stakeholders effectively.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to plan future initiatives aligned with organisational targets.
• Comfortable working in an external‑facing role, with excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Experience working with commercial partners or sponsors is advantageous. Demonstrates adaptability, maturity, and the ability to hit the ground running.

What’s on Offer

Salary: £28,000 pro rata (equivalent to £35,000 FTE)

Hybrid Working: 1–2 days per week in our Gloucester office

Flexible Hours: Minimum 30‑hour contract, with Wednesdays as a required office day

Contract Duration: This is a 12‑month position, ideally starting in January.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the ‘apply now’ button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.