Events Team Leader

College of Policing; Ryton-on-Dunsmore; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national police support organization in the UK is looking for a skilled Events Manager to lead their events team. The ideal candidate will manage complex events, mentor staff, and ensure high performance. Applicants need a Level 4 qualification in event management or equivalent experience, and strong relationships with clients are vital. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including a generous pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Up to 31.5 days holiday

Continued professional development

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Flexi-time

Employee support line

Qualifications

• A Level 4 qualification (e.g. HNC, BTEC, NVQ Level 4) in event management or demonstrable experience.
• Experience managing diverse activities and multitasking in a pressurised environment.
• Experience developing and maintaining strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Line-manage, mentor, and develop College Event Coordinators.
• Develop customer-focused relationships with key clients.
• Coordinate planning, operational and financial management of events.
• Deliver a professional event-management service.

Skills

Event management

Customer relationship management

Multitasking

Deadline management

Education

Level 4 qualification in event management or demonstrable experience

Job description

This post is open to applicants who can meet the College's nationality, UK residency and vetting requirements.

About us

Our mission is to deliver high‑quality leadership, consistent standards and continual performance improvement for policing partners. We support police officers, staff and volunteers to provide the best public service through development, training and support.
We work with national and local forces, offering a supportive and inclusive environment, flexible working, wellbeing support, family policies and a strong commitment to equality and inclusion.

Additional information

Recruitment is merit‑based and follows fair and open competition. We reward a diverse workforce and comply with the Disability Confident Scheme. Successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment security checks; outcome of these may take up to ten weeks. Transition into or out of the Civil Service may be subject to terms and conditions.

Role overview – Events Team

The Events Team designs and delivers high‑impact development events that support policing professionalisation. They collaborate with College departments, forces, partners and government bodies to ensure every event is operationally sound and aligned with national priorities. The team manages about 50 events a year and provides line‑management to staff.

Person specification

Responsibilities include:

• Line‑manage, mentor and develop College Event Coordinators, ensuring high performance standards.
• Develop strong customer‑focused relationships with key clients and stakeholders, resolving issues and informing planning.
• Coordinate planning, operational and financial management of large, complex events, safeguarding College policies.
• Contribute to the delivery of a professional event‑management service to internal and external clients.

To be successful you will need:

• A Level 4 qualification (e.g. HNC, BTEC, NVQ Level 4) in event management or demonstrable experience in an event‑management role.
• Experience managing diverse activities, multitasking and meeting tight deadlines in a pressurised environment.
• Experience developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external customers.

Behaviours

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

Nationality requirements

• UK nationals
• Republic of Ireland nationals
• Commonwealth nationals with right to work in the UK
• EU, Swiss, Norwegian, Icelandic or Liechtenstein nationals (and family members with settled or pre‑settled status) and those who have applied under the EUSS.
• Individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals and certain family members (accrued right to work in the Civil Service)

Benefits

• Defined benefit pension scheme (average employer contribution 28.97%)
• Up to 31.5 days holiday plus public holidays and a privilege day
• Continued professional development and structured career paths
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexi‑time (certain grades)
• Benenden Healthcare, National Dental Plan
• Employee support line, interest‑free season ticket loans, rewards and recognition scheme
• Learning and development tailored to role, flexible working options, culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Security requirements

Successful candidates must meet counter‑terrorist security check requirements and complete baseline personnel security standard checks as required for roles involving government assets.

Contact

For an informal chat about the role, contact Sandy Johal, College of Policing Conference and Events Manager, 07785 602 433 ([e-mail]).

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups, to apply.

All applications are reviewed with a blind shortlisting process to promote diversity.