Senior Regional Operations Manager

Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional planning organization is looking for a Senior Regional Operations Manager to coordinate their events and training strategy. You will lead initiatives like the Young Planners Chairs Panel and support the new event management system rollout. The ideal candidate has event management experience and strong interpersonal skills. The position may be home-based or hybrid and offers a salary of £40,795 - £44,700 depending on location.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating events and training.
• Ability to lead teams and panels effectively.
• Talent for improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of events and training strategy.
• Lead Young Planners Chairs Panel.
• Support rollout of new event management system.
• Provide support to Regional Managers.

Skills

Event management experience

Experience with event management systems

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Proactive and innovative thinking

Tools

Webinar platforms

Job description

Internal applicants only

Senior Regional Operations Manager

£40,795 - £44,700 dependent on location

Full time

Home-based or hybrid

Fixed term contract until end the of 2027 (available on a secondment basis)

Be at the heart of transforming how we deliver events across the Institute.

You’ll coordinate the implementation of our One Institute Events and Training Strategy, working across all departments while supporting the rollout of a new event management system. You’ll also lead our Young Planners Chairs Panel and expand the Chief Planners of Tomorrow programme - helping early career planners thrive.

This role includes deputising for the Head of English Regions and providing first-line support to Regional Managers, so you’ll need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

We’re looking for someone with event management experience, who’s worked with event management systems and webinar platforms. You’ll be proactive and innovative, with a talent for improving processes and developing training for colleagues.

Reports to : Head of English Regions

Closing date : Wednesday 17th December 2025

Interview date : week commencing 5th January 2026

This role offer the chance to make a real difference in supporting our members and the wider planning profession. Interested?

Tell us how you meet the criteria and why you would like the role by applying online with a CV and covering letter by Wednesday 17 December.