Hybrid Global Symposium Delivery Lead

MND Association; Northampton; Híbrido; GBP 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

28 days holiday

UK healthcare access

GP access 24/7

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Benefit Hub discounts

Enhanced pension

Training & development

Hybrid working

Descripción de la vacante

MND Association in Northampton is seeking an experienced Senior International Symposium Co-ordination Lead to own the planning and delivery of the annual International Symposium on ALS/MND, our flagship global research event. You will work with the Chief Scientist to drive collaboration, accelerate research, and elevate the Association’s global reputation.

The role requires strategic governance, multi-stream project management, and expert stakeholder engagement across cross-functional teams.

Formación

• Significant experience leading large-scale, complex events or projects, ideally with international audience.
• Accountable lead for multi-stream projects involving significant budgets and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience leading matrix teams across functions and seniority levels.
• Formal project or programme management qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent project planning, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong budget management, risk management, and decision-making capability.
• Experience delivering international conferences, research events, or scientific symposia.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and process design.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the International Symposium, providing overall coordination and accountability.
• Develop and manage the master project plan, ensuring all workstreams remain aligned and on track.
• Provide strategic leadership on governance, risk management, and decision-making.
• Provide strategic oversight of logistics and programme delivery.
• Provide oversight of supplier performance, ensuring high standards, compliance, and value for money.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across the MND Association to ensure aligned and seamless International Symposium delivery.
• Accountable with the Chief Scientist for budget forecasting, monitoring, and reporting for the Symposium.
• Oversight of contractual sponsorship fulfilment and partnership commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, systems, and event delivery.

Conocimientos

Large-scale events

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

Negotiation

Communication

Educación

Project/Programme management qualification

Descripción del empleo

MND Association in Northampton is seeking an experienced Senior International Symposium Co-ordination Lead to own the planning and delivery of the annual International Symposium on ALS/MND, our flagship global research event. You will work with the Chief Scientist to drive collaboration, accelerate research, and elevate the Association’s global reputation.

The role requires strategic governance, multi-stream project management, and expert stakeholder engagement across cross-functional teams.