Events Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Events Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to oversee a diverse portfolio of events across the UK and internationally, utilizing both in-person and digital platforms. You will be responsible for developing operational strategies, managing relationships with various stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality event delivery. This position not only allows you to showcase your event management expertise but also contributes to shaping the future of food production. If you're an organized and engaging individual with a passion for events, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Life assurance cover

Defined contribution pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Recognition Awards

Tax-free childcare scheme

Online discounts and savings

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event management with practical knowledge of conferences.
• Excellent project planning and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of complex events in the UK and overseas.
• Develop operational plans and lead event working groups.

Skills

Event Management

Project Planning

Communication Skills

Digital Platforms

Influencing Skills

Education

Qualification in Events Management

Tools

Digital Event Platforms

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Events Manager to work on a hybrid basis, two/three days from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely from home.

This key role is offered on an initial fixed term contract until February 2026 and has responsibility for being part of a wider team that delivers a variety of events in the UK and overseas, both on a face-to-face basis and using digital platforms. We are looking for an engaging and confident individual with proven experience in event management, highly organised and able to multi-task. An in-house agency background would be beneficial, along with a full UK driving license and the flexibility to travel.

At the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), we inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Working at AHDB, you won’t just be helping our farmers produce the food we eat and look after our environment, you’ll be helping shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of a defined event portfolio of large and/or complex events both in the UK, overseas and online.
• Develop and deliver operational plans, tactical strategies and processes to fulfil needs of organisation, sector and/or function.
• Lead event working groups to plan and deliver a designated event portfolio, including travelling to and attending events whether in the UK or overseas as required.
• Ensure that events are aligned to organisational communication plans and recommend actions to enhance effectiveness where appropriate.
• Manage and develop relationships with in-house teams, external suppliers, agencies and partners.
• Contribute to actions that foster a collaborative culture within the team and the AHDB corporate vision.
• Constantly ensure consistent, high-quality output and AHDB brand integrity.
• Ensure the AHDB brand is prominent and in line with guidelines on all events.
• Ensure relevant communication material and AHDB staff are fully briefed and present at events.

Minimum Requirements:

• Knowledgeable/qualified in events management with evidence of practical experience, ideally including conference and exhibitions.
• Knowledge of latest innovation in events planning, and delivery including digital platforms, programme production and stand build.
• Excellent project planning, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to travel across the UK and overseas.
• Full UK driving licence.

The Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work, so we have a great mix of benefits and opportunities, to give you the recognition you deserve:

• 35 hours per week, to include hybrid working.
• 33 days annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Life assurance cover (4 x salary).
• A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General.
• Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan.
• Recognition Awards throughout the year.
• Access to the Government’s tax-free childcare scheme.
• Reward Gateway membership – this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings.

Apply now or call 02476 935722 if you require any further information.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

At AHDB, you'll find we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.

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