Innovation Programme Manager, Ecosystem - London

London & Partners; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Innovation Programme Manager to oversee a portfolio of innovation events. This pivotal role involves managing London Tech Week, a major tech festival, while fostering partnerships and maximizing engagement. The ideal candidate will excel in project management and communication, ensuring the delivery of high-quality events that resonate with stakeholders. Join a fast-paced, inclusive environment that values diversity and offers hybrid working options along with generous holiday and benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the tech ecosystem.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus public holidays

Pension contributions

Medical Cash Plan

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and executing successful events.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-team projects and develop operational strategies.
• Lead communication efforts and build stakeholder relationships.
• Create high-quality events and manage community engagement.

Skills

Event Planning

Communication

Cross-Team Collaboration

Project Management

Negotiation

Community Initiative Management

Data Analysis

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Innovation Programme Manager, Ecosystem - London

London Tech Week is the UK’s flagship tech event, supporting UK and European tech on a global stage. It connects start-ups, scale-ups, corporate innovation, technology transformation, policy, and leadership. Supported by the UK government, it celebrated its 12th anniversary in 2024.

We collaborate with partners like Informa Tech Founders and Tech London Advocates to deliver this event. The Innovation Programme Manager oversees a portfolio of innovation events and engagement activities within the Innovation Programmes team. The role focuses on creating products for our partner ecosystem that align with their strategic priorities and serving as the project lead for London & Partners' involvement in London Tech Week.

This includes supporting colleagues to maximize engagement, fostering partnerships, and telling compelling stories internally and externally to generate opportunities for our clients. The person will manage London & Partners' involvement in London Tech Week, a major tech festival with 25,000 attendees each June.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Project & Programme Management: Managing cross-team projects, using project management methodologies, acquiring speakers, developing strategies, and creating operational efficiencies.
2. Communications & Stakeholder Management: Leading communication efforts, building relationships with stakeholders, and managing internal and external engagement.
3. Content & Product Curation: Creating and delivering high-quality events, supporting partners, managing budgets, and developing content relevant to our sectors.
4. Community Engagement & Data Analysis: Managing alumni communities, monitoring feedback, and providing insights to inform decision-making.

Required skills include successful event planning, excellent communication, cross-team collaboration, community initiative management, project management, negotiation, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and Salesforce. Key competencies involve strategic communication, relationship building, proactive attitude, resilience, team leadership, and performance management.

Benefits include a fast-paced, inclusive environment, hybrid working, 30 days’ holiday plus public holidays, pension contributions, and a Medical Cash Plan. London & Partners values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, offering flexibility in working patterns.