Events Manager, Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university institution based in London is seeking an Events Manager to oversee world-class events for the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative. The role requires strong leadership in event management, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing multiple priorities. Benefits include a generous annual leave policy and opportunities for hybrid working.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong track record in leading delivery teams and managing complex, high-profile events.
• Proven experience overseeing projects from planning to completion.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, collaborative, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate flagship events and public engagement events.
• Oversee delivery teams and coordinate with external partners.
• Ensure event delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.

Skills

Event management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Job description

Events Manager, Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative

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About LSE Cities

LSE Cities is a dynamic research centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science, dedicated to studying how the world's cities are shaped and transformed. We foster cutting‑edge research, convene impactful events, and develop future leaders in urban development.

About The Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative

The Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative is a pioneering program to help mayors and their teams across the continent strengthen leadership skills, drive public sector innovation, and tackle complex urban challenges to deliver tangible results for residents in new ways.

Job Summary

Working closely with the Head of Programme and in collaboration with colleagues at LSE and the Hertie School in Berlin, the Events Manager will oversee delivery teams and coordinate with external partners to ensure seamless, world‑class events programme to inspire, educate and celebrate participants of the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative. The postholder will play a central role in planning, delivering, and evaluating the Initiative’s flagship Mayors and Senior Leaders events, an annual Mayors Reunion, as well as public engagement events on an ad hoc basis throughout and between cohorts.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate flagship events, annual Mayors Reunion, and public engagement events.
• Oversee delivery teams and coordinate with external partners for seamless, world‑class events programming.
• Ensure event delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.
• Communicate and manage stakeholders, organize logistics, and problem‑solve proactively.

Qualifications

• Experienced professional with a strong track record in leading delivery teams and managing complex, high‑profile events.
• Proven experience overseeing projects from planning to completion.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, collaborative, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Occupational pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• Hybrid working.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.

Application

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please go to www.jobs.lse.ac.uk. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email [e-mail].

The closing date for receipt of applications is 2 November 2025 (23:59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.