Events & Media Lead

Building Spatial Intelligence; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Professional development and progression opportunities

Supportive, forward-thinking team culture

Regular team building events

Job summary

A leading spatial intelligence company is seeking an Events & PR Lead responsible for developing the events program and promoting the company's public profile. The role requires managing industry events, PR activities, and building relationships in the sector. Ideal candidates will have proven events management and communication skills, experience engaging with stakeholders, and will thrive in a dynamic environment. This position offers a salary range of £32,000 to £38,000, alongside flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in events management, PR, communications, or a related role.
• Strong presentation, storytelling, and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident working with and advising senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take ownership.
• Experience in the built environment, education, healthcare, or public sector.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver exhibitions, conferences, and industry events.
• Manage PR activity including press releases, announcements, and award submissions.
• Align events and PR activity with wider business and marketing objectives.
• Track event performance, media coverage, and lead outcomes.

Skills

Events management

PR and communications

Presentation skills

Storytelling

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

B2B marketing

Lead generation

Job description

Building Spatial Intelligence helps schools, trusts and public sector organisations better understand and manage their buildings. With over 23 years’ experience and work delivered across more than 5,000 schools throughout the UK, we bring deep sector knowledge and practical insight. We provide clear information on space, capacity and condition, turning complex property data into straightforward, usable intelligence. Our work supports planning, funding, compliance and long-term sustainability, enabling clients to make confident decisions about their estates and future development.

Job Summary

Building Spatial Intelligence is seeking an Events & PR Lead to own and develop our events programme and public profile. This role plays a key part in how we present ourselves to the market while the business is undergoing rapid expansion, from exhibitions and conferences to media engagement and thought leadership.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality events, supporting speakers with strong presentations and messaging, and building relationships with industry publications and outlets. Working closely with senior leadership, marketing and sales, you will help position Building Spatial Intelligence as a trusted authority in digital spatial intelligence, BIM, IoT and estate strategy across education, healthcare, and the public sector.

Key Responsibilities

Events

• Plan, manage, and deliver exhibitions, conferences, and industry events
• Coordinate stand design, event logistics, and marketing materials
• Prepare, structure, and refine presentations, speeches, and supporting content for events
• Support senior leaders and speakers with messaging, narrative, and slide content
• Represent Building Spatial Intelligence at events and support networking and lead generation
• Build and maintain relationships with event organisers, partners, and sponsors
• Identify and secure speaking opportunities, panels, and roundtables

PR and Communications

• Manage PR activity including press releases, announcements, and award submissions
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant industry publications, media outlets, and platforms
• Secure editorial coverage and contribute to industry commentary where appropriate
• Coordinate case studies, news stories, and thought-leadership content
• Ensure consistent messaging across all external communications

Strategy and Reporting

• Align events and PR activity with wider business and marketing objectives
• Track event performance, media coverage, and lead outcomes
• Provide clear reporting and insight to inform future strategy

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in events management, PR, communications, or a related role
• Strong presentation, storytelling, and written communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident working with and advising senior stakeholders
• Comfortable representing a business in professional environments
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to take ownership
• Experience in the built environment, education, healthcare, or public sector
• Experience preparing presentations or speeches for senior leaders
• Familiarity with B2B marketing and lead generation
• Existing relationships with industry publications or event organisers
• Salary of £32,000 – £38,000 (DOE)
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays (3 to be used for Christmas close down)
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Opportunity to shape and lead the company’s events and PR strategy
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and industry decision-makers
• Professional development and progression opportunities
• Supportive, forward-thinking team culture
• Regular team building events and networking opportunities