Head of Events and Visits

The Labour Party; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Labour Party seeks a Head of Visits and Events to manage events, ensuring they promote the Party's image. Responsibilities include overseeing logistics, strategy, and budget for national campaigns. The role requires strong event management and people management skills.

Benefits

25-day annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the Labour Party structure.
• Experience managing national-level events from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing Labour Party events and site management.
• Oversee strategy, logistics, operations, and budget for events.

Skills

Event Management

People Management

Strategic Planning

Job description

Salary: £61,734.17 (gross) per annum inclusive of London Weighting, with a fixed sum allowance of £1,153. There is the ability to progress to £68,343.99 over the next 2 years.

Location: Head Office – London

Duration: Permanent

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Head of Visits and Events. The post-holder will be responsible for specific Labour Party events, including overall site management of the Annual Conference, ensuring that all events promote the Party’s image and political message effectively. The postholder will manage the strategy, logistical, operational, and budgetary aspects of all Frontbench Visits and Events, contributing to the delivery of national Labour Party campaigns in line with the party’s strategic plan.

Requirements:

• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the structure and organisation of the Labour Party
• Experience of managing events from concept to completion, including national-level events
• Strong experience in people management
• Ability to plan, prioritise, delegate, and schedule work related to events

To apply, please complete an application form and equal opportunities form and send them to [e-mail] by no later than 18 May 2025.

Interviews will be held on 06 June 2025.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role.

Benefits:

• 25-day annual leave (increases to 30 days after 10 years’ service), pro-rated for part-time staff
• Additional 5 days of leave for the office closure period over Christmas and New Year
• All UK bank holidays
• Up to 10 days of annual leave can be carried over into 2025
• Opportunity to join a CARE (Career Averaged Revalued Earnings) benefit scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Staff Equality Networks and support: Women’s, BAME, Disability & LGBTQ+
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme (including electric bikes)
• Season ticket loan
• Free eye tests and support for VDU use glasses

The Labour Party values equality and diversity and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.