Senior Event Manager - 18 Month FTC

London Partners; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

30 Days Annual Leave

Hybrid Working Arrangement

Learning & Development Opportunities

Competitive Pension Scheme

Networking Opportunities

Geopolitical Insights

Résumé du poste

London Partners in London is seeking a Senior Events Manager to lead planning and delivery of an engaging calendar of events across Grow London Global and our new UK-wide scaleup programme. You will shape experiences that connect ambitious founders with practical insights and growth opportunities.

The role requires managing an events team, coordinating with Growth Managers, partners and marketing, and ensuring high standards across locations.

Qualifications

• Proven track record planning and delivering a varied events portfolio.
• Experience line-managing and developing colleagues to high delivery standards.
• Ability to design events around audience needs with clear objectives.

Responsabilités

• Plan and own a 12-month events calendar across Grow London Global and UK-wide scaleup programme.
• Lead major programme events including launches, retreats and flagship moments.
• Oversee delivery journey from concept to follow-up with clear standards and outcomes.
• Manage venue selection, catering, speakers and materials with cost-consciousness.
• Collaborate with marketing to promote events and capture content.
• Build accessibility and inclusion into event planning and execution.
• Develop partnerships with regional partners, investors and advisers.

Connaissances

Event portfolio planning

Team management

Audience-driven design

Founder/community engagement

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Marketing collaboration

Event platforms & CRM

Outils

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Purpose of role Create experiences that bring ambitious founders together and help businesses take their next step towards growth. As Senior Events Manager you will lead the planning and delivery of an engaging calendar of events across Grow London Global and our new UK-wide scaleup programme.

Application Deadline: 5 November 2026

Department: Business Growth

Location: London

Compensation: £55,000 - £60,000 / year

Description Create experiences that bring ambitious founders together and help businesses take their next step towards growth. As Senior Events Manager you will lead the planning and delivery of an engaging calendar of events across Grow London Global and our new UK-wide scaleup programme. From cohort launches and founder retreats to specialist workshops you will turn programme priorities into well designed experiences with a clear purpose. You will help companies gain practical insights, build valuable connections and become part of a supportive business community across London and the UK. You will lead, motivate and develop a highly motivated events team, giving colleagues the direction, confidence and support to deliver excellent work. Working closely with Growth Managers, regional partners and marketing colleagues you will ensure events reflect company needs and maintain a consistently high standard across locations. This is an opportunity to shape how our programmes come to life, combining creative ideas with strong delivery and seeing the difference your events make to participating businesses.

Key Tasks

Event planning and content

• Own and develop the following 12-month events calendar across both programmes, working with the Head of Scaleup Engagement to align activity with programme objective and company growth plans.
• Translate insights from Growth Managers, founders and regional partners into relevant event themes, formats and content.
• Plan a balanced calendar of workshops, dinners, roundtables, peer learning and networking giving companies different ways to engage.
• Identify opportunities to bring companies from both programmes together where there is a clear benefits, while meeting each programmes delivery commitments.
• Plan and promote activity sufficiently in advance to help founders prioritise attendance, aiming for at least three months’ notice for planned events.
• Introduce fresh ideas and improve existing formats, keeping the calendar useful and engaging for busy founders and leadership teams.

Event delivery

• Lead the delivery of major programme events, including cohort launches, retreats and other flagships moments in London and across UK regions.
• Oversee the full event journey, from concept and planning through invitations, registration, delivery, follow-up and evaluation.
• Set clear delivery standards across the events team, ensuring each event has a defined purpose, relevant audience and well-planned participant experience.
• Take direct responsibility for complex or high-profile events, coordinating colleagues, partners, suppliers and senior stakeholders.
• Oversee venue selection, catering, production, speaker arrangements and event materials, ensuring quality and value for money.
• Ensure speakers, hosts and colleagues receive timely briefings and that events plans and running orders are ready ahead of delivery.
• Work with marketing colleagues to promote events and capture relevant content before, during and after activity.
• Build accessibility and inclusion into event planning, making it easy for participants from different backgrounds and locations to engage.
• Anticipate deliver risks, establish contingency plans and resolve issues calmly and effectively.

Partners and regional collaboration

• Work with regional delivery partners to create events that reflect local business strengths while offering a consistent programme experience across the UK.
• Agree clear responsibilities for jointly delivered events, including content, invitations, logistics, budget and follow-up.
• Engage corporate partners, investors, mentors and specialist advisers in workshops, office hours, dinners and other relevant activities.
• Work with partnership colleagues to turn partner expertise and networks into practical value for participating companies.
• Build strong relationships with speakers, venues and suppliers, developing a reliable network to support delivery across locations.
• Create opportunities for founders to connect across sectors and regions, strengthening the community around both programmes.

People and resource management

• Lead, motivate and line manage the events team, setting clear objectives and helping colleagues develop their skills and confidence.
• Build a collaborative team culture that encourages creativity, ownership and pride in delivering excellent experiences.
• Allocate work and manage capacity across both programmes, balancing major events with the regular calendar of activity.
• Provide regular feedback and performance reviews, addressing challenges promptly and recognising strong performance.
• Manage event budgets within the roles remit, maintaining accurate forecasts and tracking expenditure against each programme’s requirements.
• Oversea supplier arrangements and ensure procurement, approvals and event delivery follow London & Partners processes.
• Develop shared planning tools and practical processes that help the team deliver efficiently and consistently.
• Undertake other projects or special assignments appropriate to the role as required.

Performance and improvement

• Set and monitor event objectives and KPI’s with the Head of Scaleup Engagement, including attendance, engagement, participant feedback and delivery against programme commitments.
• Ensure Salesforce and relevant event systems contain accurate records of registrations, attendance and support delivered.
• Gather feedback from companies, speakers and partners using it to improve content, formats and delivery.
• Work with Growth Managers and impact colleagues to understand how events contribute to company progress, including useful introductions and subsequent opportunities.
• Review the calendar regularly, focusing time and budget on activity that delivers the greatest value for businesses.
• Ensure data protection, compliance and reporting requirements are met across both programmes.

You’ll have/bring

Skills and experience

• You have a strong track record of planning and delivering a varied events portfolio, including complex or high-profile events with multiple stakeholders.
• You have experience line managing and developing colleagues, creating a motivated team and maintaining high delivery standards.
• You understand how to design events around audience needs, with clear objectives and content that makes participation worthwhile.
• You have experience working with founders, business leaders or entrepreneurial communities, ideally within business growth or innovation programmes.
• You can manage an events calendar across multiple programmes and locations, balancing priorities and coordinating delivery with partners.
• You are confident managing budgets, negotiating with suppliers and delivering value within available resources.
• You build productive relationships with speakers, partners and senior stakeholders, communicating clearly and managing expectations.
• You bring strong project management skills and attention to detail from early planning through to delivery and follow-up.
• You know how to work with marketing colleagues to attract the right audience and communicate the value of an event.
• You are confident using evet registration platforms, Microsoft Office and CRM systems; Salesforce experience would be an advantage.
• Experience working with public and private sector partners, or within funded programmes would be an advantage.

Competencies

• You bring creative ideas and can turn them into practical well delivered events.
• You lead with clarity and enthusiasm, giving colleagues direction and space to take ownership.
• You put the participant experience at the centre of your decisions.
• You stay calm under pressure, solve problems quickly and adapt when plans change.
• You work collaboratively across teams and regions, brining people together around a shared purpose.
• You balance ambition with sound judgement about budgets, capacity and delivery.
• You use feedback and evidence to improve events and team performance.
• You are motivated by connecting people and helping businesses grow.

You’ll Get

• 30 Days Annual Leave: Generous paid time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Competitive Salary: We value your contributions and ensure you are rewarded accordingly.
• Learning & Development Opportunities: Continuous growth is at the heart of our culture, with ample opportunities for professional development.
• Strong Culture of Belonging: We foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and supported.
• Various Networks for Staff: Connect with like-minded colleagues through our numerous staff networks.
• Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan.
• Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network within your chosen field.
• Geopolitical Insights: Gain unique perspectives on global economic and political trends.
• Hybrid Working Arrangement: Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in-office.
• WorkFlex: Take advantage of opportunities to work abroad and experience different cultures.

London's diversity is its biggest asset. At London & Partners, we aim to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the city that we promote. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or assignment, faith or disability. We also appreciate that many people require flexibility in their working patterns and encourage you to talk to us at interview about any flexibility you may need, be it full-time, job-share, or part-time.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.