Manager - Global Stewardship and Events

C0001 Tony Blair Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change seeks an experienced events professional to lead and deliver complex, high-profile events. You will manage priority events, coordinate internal teams and external suppliers, and ensure flawless execution that aligns with wider priorities and strategy.

With strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills, you will drive end-to-end event delivery, balance strategic objectives with practical delivery, and mentor junior colleagues

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational skills with ability to manage multiple complex workstreams and deadlines.
• Strong event delivery experience including high-profile events and on-site operations.
• Project management capabilities to coordinate cross-functional teams and track progress.
• Excellent communication, briefings and materials preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage selected priority events and defined workstreams from planning through delivery and follow-up.
• Oversee event production and logistics including venues, suppliers, budgets and schedules.
• Support development of event concepts, objectives, formats and participant strategies.
• Coordinate internal contributors across Policy, Advisory, Partnerships, Communications and leadership.
• Work with Development Associate on guest lists, invitations, RSVPs and communications.
• Ensure briefing materials and delivery plans are accurate and timely.
• Mentor and develop the Development Associate, setting priorities.
• Coordinate post-event debriefs, reporting and follow-up actions.
• Support ad hoc stakeholder engagement activities such as research and communications.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Event delivery

Leadership

Communication

Job description

We don't just talk, we do. Lead the change with us. At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere. We are a global not-for-profit organisation, operating in more than 40 countries across five continents. Our teams include political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages and are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world's biggest challenges. We're all here at TBI to make a difference. In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you're from or who you are, if you're passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary

This role supports the Senior Manager in delivering TBI's production level events programme while independently managing selected priority events. Provides strong management-level delivery capacity across complex events and coordinates the internal teams, external suppliers and stakeholder processes required for successful execution. The role is suited to an experienced events and engagement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take ownership of complex event delivery while supporting the management of TBI's wider events programme. They will bring excellent project management capabilities, strong stakeholder-management skills, sound judgement and exceptional attention to detail, alongside the adaptability to respond effectively to changing priorities and challenges. The successful candidate will be able to coordinate diverse teams and workstreams, balancing strategic objectives with flawless execution to deliver exceptional outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Manage selected priority events and defined workstreams within larger flagship events, from planning through to delivery and follow-up.
• Manage event production and logistics, including venues, suppliers, budgets, schedules, technical requirements and on-site operations.
• Support the development of event concepts, objectives, formats and participant strategies, ensuring alignment with TBI's wider priorities.
• Coordinate internal contributors across Policy, Advisory, Partnerships, Communications and leadership to ensure effective planning and delivery.
• Work closely with the Development Associate on guest lists, invitations, RSVPs, stakeholder information and event communications.
• Ensure briefing materials, joining instructions, event documentation and delivery plans are accurate and timely.
• Manage and develop the Development Associate, setting priorities across event and stakeholder coordination.
• Coordinate post-event debriefs, reporting and follow-up actions, ensuring key outcomes and relationship opportunities are captured and progressed.
• Support ad hoc stakeholder engagement activities such research, coordinating, drafting and sending communications.

Person Specification

• Exceptional organisational skills - able to manage multiple complex workstreams, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong event delivery expertise - experienced in planning and executing high-profile events, managing logistics, suppliers, venues, budgets and on-site operations.
• Project management capability - able to coordinate cross-functional teams, track progress, manage risks and ensure timely delivery.
• Stakeholder management and relationship building - confident working with senior internal and external stakeholders, maintaining professionalism and discretion.
• Leadership and team management - capable of managing and developing junior colleagues, setting clear priorities and providing guidance and support.
• Excellent communication skills - produces clear, accurate and timely communications, briefings and event materials.
• Problem-solving and adaptability - remains calm under pressure, anticipates issues and identifies practical solutions in fast-moving environments.
• Collaboration and influencing skills - works effectively across teams and brings together diverse contributors to achieve shared objectives.

Closing Date: 2026-12-13

We don't just talk, we do. Lead the change with us. At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.