Strategic Engagement & Events Lead

University Partnerships Programme; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

29 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension

Enhanced family leave

Life assurance

Training

Volunteer days

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

University Partnerships Programme (UPP) is seeking an Engagement and Events Manager to join our Communications and Marketing team in London. You will lead the delivery of internal and external events, support broader stakeholder engagement across the business, and help strengthen relationships with university partners and sector stakeholders.

Based in our London office with hybrid working and regular UK travel, the role requires experience in managing corporate events, conferences and engagement

Qualifications

• Experience managing corporate events, conferences and stakeholder engagement programmes.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience with budgets, venues and suppliers.
• Knowledge of UK higher education or related sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of internal events programme including conferences and townhalls.
• Plan and coordinate stakeholder, sector and university engagement events.
• Manage event logistics, venues, suppliers and budgets.
• Support delivery of UPP Foundation events and engagement initiatives.
• Build relationships with university partners and sector stakeholders.
• Produce event materials and briefing packs.
• Manage stakeholder databases, engagement plans and reporting.
• Monitor events performance and engagement metrics.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Vendor management

Project coordination

Job description

University Partnerships Programme (UPP) is seeking an Engagement and Events Manager to join our Communications and Marketing team in London. You will lead the delivery of internal and external events, support broader stakeholder engagement across the business, and help strengthen relationships with university partners and sector stakeholders.

Based in our London office with hybrid working and regular UK travel, the role requires experience in managing corporate events, conferences and engagement