Programme and Events Manager

TalentYard Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A London based think tank is seeking a part-time Programme & Events Manager to join their team. In this new role, you'll manage a fellowship programme and coordinate various events, requiring strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders, including senior parliamentarians. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, capable of multi-tasking, and work independently. This role offers a collaborative environment with the opportunity to engage with thought leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience in events management or programme management is essential.
• Able to build strong relationships with stakeholders quickly.
• Highly organized with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the main fellowship programme and oversee applications.
• Book and liaise with speakers for events.
• Coordinate programme activities and manage the budget.
• Develop promotional materials and conduct outreach for recruitment.
• Plan and coordinate additional events throughout the year.

Skills

Events management

Strong relationship building

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Diplomatic communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Programme & Events Manager - Part Time

A London based think tank are looking for a Programme and Events Manager to join their established and collaborative team in Central London offices for three days per week (flexible).

This is a brand new role which requires someone confident and experienced to make it their own. As Programme & Events Manager your main focus will be organising, running and expanding their week long fellowship programme as well as running other events throughout the year and maintaining their strong alumni network. The role would also involve the potential for presenting innovative ideas to the Senior Management Team about how to grow the programme and identify emerging talent throughout the country and in a broad range of sectors.

Your main responsibilities will include -

• Management of the main fellowship programme including,
• Oversight and coordination of the application process
• Booking and liaising with speakers
• Helping articulate programme goals and expectations while supporting individual fellowship needs
• Coordination of the programme, including pastoral duties
• Manage the programme’s budget, monitor expenditures, keep accurate financial records and ensure cost‑effectiveness in event, travel, and accommodation planning
• Develop promotional materials and outreach strategies to recruit participants and raise public awareness of the Fellowship.
• Attend recruitment fairs or relevant conferences as necessary and build relationships with relevant networks including universities
• Planning of other events throughout the year including sourcing and booking venues, approaching and liaising with speakers, managing invites and on-the-day coordination of events.
• Expanding the programme, which will include presenting innovative ideas to the Senior Management Team about how to grow the cohort and expand the organisation's ability to identify emerging talent throughout the country which could require some ad-hoc travel.

Person specification

• Experience in events management or programme management essential
• Able to build and enhance strong relationships quickly with a range of different stakeholders including senior parliamentarians
• Highly organised and with the ability to multi-task
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and require little supervision
• Must be diplomatic and possess excellent inter-personal skills
• Above all else, keen to continue a career in events and confident in developing and maintaining relationships.

This is a part time role, 3 days per week - 9.30-6pm. It is a warm, collaborative and engaging environment and an opportunity to work alongside highly intelligent thought leaders.