Events Manager (Maternity Cover 10-12 month FTC)

Medica Group; Hastings; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telemedicine provider in the UK seeks an Interim Events Manager to oversee a portfolio of educational events. This role includes managing both live and virtual events while ensuring high standards and compliance. Candidates should have strong project management skills and previous experience in B2B event management. This position offers flexible working along with several attractive benefits, including an annual bonus and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Annual bonus

Enhanced holiday allowance

Group life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing B2B and educational events.
• Highly organised with strong project management skills.
• Confident communicator engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in budget management and preparing event documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of live and virtual radiology events.
• Manage logistical aspects from concept to post-event evaluation.
• Develop and manage project timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with teams, speakers, and partners.

Skills

Project management

Event management

Communication

Budget management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Event management tools

Zoom

Job description

Job Description

Events Lead, Events Coordinator (in larger organisations this can be a senior role), Events Programme Manager, Meetings & Events Manager, Marketing Events Manager, Corporate Events Manager, Event Operations Manager, Delegate Manager, Event Services Manager, Partnerships & Events Manager, Community Events Manager

Location: Home-based (with UK-wide travel as required)

Salary: per annum (dependent on experience)

Plus: Access to annual bonus scheme

Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week

Start date: w /c 5th January 2026

About the Role

Educate by Medica is a global provider of continuing professional development delivering world‑class education. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Interim Events Manager to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is a senior hands‑on role offering the opportunity to lead the delivery of our diverse portfolio of educational events including thought leadership initiatives planned for 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end planning and delivery of Educate by Medica's live and virtual radiology events
• Manage all logistical aspects from concept development to post‑event evaluation
• Ensure events meet high professional standards and align with brand and organisational goals
• Develop and manage project timelines, budgets and operational plans
• Collaborate with internal teams, clinical speakers and external partners
• Build strong relationships with sponsors, venues, suppliers and delegates
• Coordinate speaker and delegate communications and materials
• Support the development of new event formats and commercial initiatives
• Contribute to strategic planning for future events including roundtables and thought leadership
• Work closely with marketing, commercial and clinical teams to ensure event alignment
• Champion continuous improvement in event delivery and delegate experience
• Monitor performance metrics and provide insights for optimisation
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, data protection and regulatory standards
• Maintain accurate documentation including budgets, contracts and feedback reports

About You

• Experienced in managing B2B and educational events (other industries will be considered if skills and experience are transferable)
• Highly organised with strong project management skills
• A confident communicator comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders
• Skilled in hosting both virtual and in‑person events
• Proficient in budget management and preparing event documentation
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to quality and professionalism
• Tech‑savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management tools

Desirable

• Experience with CPD-accredited or healthcare education events
• Familiarity with platforms such as Zoom
• Background in commercial or international education settings

Who We Are

Medica is the UK’s largest telemedicine provider supporting over 50% of NHS trusts and delivering specialist reporting globally. With over 240 head office staff and continued growth, we are shaping the future of healthcare.

Core Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working
• A company culture that promotes work‑life balance
• Commitment from employers to continued learning and development
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual bonus
• Enhanced holiday allowance and bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Pension
• Social events
• Sick pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free and regular personal development & wellbeing events