Events Manager (14 months FTC)

Allen Associates; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

TOIL system

Flexible hours (35h/week)

Hybrid work with on-site days

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Allen Associates in Oxford is seeking an Events Manager on a 14-month maternity cover to lead the planning and delivery of a diverse events programme. You will oversee multiple formats and manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery.

You will mentor the Events Coordinator, collaborate with senior colleagues, and ensure compliance with operational guidelines, reporting, and process improvements to optimise performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.
• Strong organisational and logistical skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in contract negotiation, venue sourcing, and budget oversight.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and event management software.
• Line management experience, mentoring team members.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and handle operational logistics effectively.

Responsibilities

• Managing operational planning and delivery of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events to a high standard.
• Coordinating logistics with speakers, venues, suppliers and delegates for seamless execution.
• Overseeing delegate registration, CRM administration, and post-event reporting to improve processes.
• Supporting continuous improvement of event systems and providing operational insights for enhanced delivery.
• Liaising with senior stakeholders and acting as secretariat for the Programme Committee.
• Mentoring and line managing the Events Coordinator to maintain quality standards.
• Ensuring all event activities comply with budget and operational guidelines.

Skills

Event planning

Stakeholder management

Budget oversight

CRM systems

Venue sourcing

Contract negotiation

Line management

Tools

Event management software

Job description

Events Manager (14 months Maternity cover contract)

Are you an experienced events professional looking to lead the planning and delivery of a diverse events programme in a dynamic organisation? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at managing multiple event formats, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a key maternity cover role.

Events Manager Responsibilities

• Managing operational planning and delivery of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events to a high standard.
• Coordinating logistics, liaising with speakers, venues, suppliers, and delegates to ensure seamless event execution.
• Overseeing delegate registration, CRM administration, and post-event reporting to improve process efficiency.
• Supporting continuous improvement of event systems and providing operational insights for enhanced delivery.
• Liaising with senior stakeholders, including acting as secretariat for the Programme Committee.
• Mentoring and line managing the Events Coordinator to maintain quality standards.
• Ensuring all event activities comply with budget and operational guidelines.

Events Manager Rewards

• Salary of £36,(Apply online only) to £40,(Apply online only) depending on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus a TOIL system for extra hours.
• Flexible working hours of 35 hours per week across 4 or 5 days.
• Hybrid working with two days on-site, every Monday and Wednesday in Eynsham, Witney.
• Opportunities for travel to event locations.

The Company

The organisation is a community of practice for organisations involved in the initiation and delivery of major projects, programmes and portfolios. It connects members seeking to enhance skills, adopt best practice, and develop innovative solutions for challenges faced during major project execution. Its membership includes entities from sectors such as manufacturing, construction, defence, transportation, IT, government, consultancy, and academia. The organisation promotes professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement, offering a stimulating environment for career development in the events management sector.

Events Manager Experience Essentials

• Proven experience in managing in-person, virtual, and hybrid events.
• Strong events organisational and logistical skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in contract negotiation, venue sourcing, and budget oversight.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and event management software.
• Line management experience, ideally supporting and mentoring team members.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and handle operational logistics effectively.
• Corporate experience is essential

Location

Based near Witney, this hybrid role offers a flexible working pattern with two days per week on-site. The location is accessible by public transport and car parking is available.