Senior Events Manager, Industry Development

British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA); Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

10% non-contributory pension

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

A leading trade body in private capital is seeking a Senior Events Manager to lead the delivery of approximately 60 events annually, including conferences and international roadshows. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in event management along with strong leadership and project management skills. This full-time role is based in London and offers a competitive salary, benefits including a non-contributory pension, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years events experience within the membership or corporate sector.
• Strong project management skills with experience delivering various events.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills delivering end-to-end events.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading abilities.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver an annual events programme ensuring high standards.
• Manage event content and secure speakers for conferences and forums.
• Oversee delivery and evaluation of events within budget and time constraints.
• Manage international roadshows including participant and sponsor relations.
• Lead the two-event management teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Collaborate with commercial, membership and marketing teams to meet objectives.

Skills

Event management

Leadership

Project management

Content development

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Senior Events Manager, Industry Development

This full‑time role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Events Manager with 8+ years of events management experience to lead a team to deliver the annual events programme ensuring the highest standards of delivery. The team are responsible for the end‑to‑end event management of approximately 60 events annually, which consist of our flagship events, conferences, international roadshows, networking receptions, corporate dinners, half‑day forums, roundtables and webinars. The size of events will vary from 20 to 1,200 attendees, and the majority of events will take place in London with some events requiring travel across the UK and to the Middle East, Asia and the USA.

The BVCA supports an environment that is based on merit and inclusiveness, where all employees can develop their full potential, irrespective of race, gender, marital status, age, disability, religious belief, political opinion or sexual orientation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Industry Development with setting the event strategy and calendar of events feeding into event reviews, evaluation of events, and shaping new events and formats.
• In collaboration with the Director, Industry Development, lead and manage event content, including shaping agendas, strategic speaker management and securing speakers for BVCA conferences, forums, roundtables and webinars. This will involve leading the Event Manager and Senior Executive on development of their assigned conference agendas, desktop research on themes and speakers, engaging with all the relevant stakeholders including internal teams, members of the BVCA and wider external stakeholders.
• Full oversight of the events calendar and project management and successful delivery of all events by the two Event Managers, two Senior Event Executives and Event Executive. Ensure events are delivered in line with objectives, on time and to the highest standard.
• Responsible for full delivery of the International Roadshow programmes, including the management of GP participants, sponsor relationships and contract deliverables.
• Full oversight and leadership of the project management and delivery of the flagship two‑day Summit by the Event Manager, ensuring all commercial and strategic objectives and sponsor ROI are fulfilled.
• Oversee post‑event de‑brief and evaluation of all events with specific accountability for delivery within budget, to time, and in line with brand and quality standards.
• Oversee the process for inviting and securing speakers.
• Oversight of marketing copy, managed by the commercial team. Summarise content on‑site at events and produce post‑event marketing copy as required.
• Closely and effectively collaborate on a day‑to‑day basis with the commercial team, membership team and marketing team to ensure event objectives are achieved.
• Lead relationship management of event sponsors and develop sponsorship content and thought leadership in collaboration with the sponsor post contract.
• Attend flagship events, and other events as required, to oversee set up and smooth delivery of events on site, while being the main point of contact for any issues as they arise.
• Host small events (following presentation training).
• Support the Director, Industry Development and other senior members of the BVCA team with ad‑hoc duties as required.
• Review commercial financial data in collaboration with Head of Commercial and Director, Industry Development to ensure events are commercially viable and achieving targets.
• Responsible for line management and development of the Event Managers including regular weekly meetings and quarterly, mid‑year and annual performance reviews.
• Support the Head of Commercial and the Director of Industry Development in preparing total event cost estimates for inclusion in each financial year's budget.
• Responsible for budget reforecasting and monthly P&L reports with the support of the event managers and executives.

Requirements

• At least 8 years events experience within the membership or corporate sector.
• Strong content development/production experience.
• Experience building content and agendas.
• Strong project management skills and experience delivering a variety of events end‑to‑end for multiple numbers of attendees and formats.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build a collaborative and high‑performing team while encouraging a warm friendly culture focused on achieving high quality events.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative and consultative approach.
• Positive, proactive attitude, with track record of using initiative, along with a strong work ethic.
• Credibility and professional gravitas to work with multiple senior stakeholders to represent the BVCA at Events.
• Professional attitude, communication and appearance.
• Willingness to work extra hours when required.

Benefits

• Be part of the leading trade body for the private capital industry in the UK, supporting the growth of the industry and deepening the understanding of external stakeholders to the benefit of the industry.
• Experience a friendly, engaged, and passionate work environment (with regular social activities) with a supportive culture.
• A competitive salary, reflecting the technical requirements and seniority of the role, and a performance‑related discretionary bonus.
• Enjoy important benefits: 25 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays; a 10% non‑contributory pension; non‑contractual day off for your birthday.
• Life and medical benefits: life assurance (4 times salary); private medical insurance for you*; health cash plan*; critical illness and income protection insurance*; employee assistance programme – includes mental health support, virtual GP, nutrition advice and financial wellbeing.
• Other benefits: interest‑free season ticket loan; corporate discounts; reimbursement of up to 2 relevant professional institutes; generous support for professional and personal development, cycle to work scheme.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

Location

London, England, United Kingdom