Strategic Events Programme Manager (Hybrid, London)

WE Talent; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

WE Talent in London is seeking an experienced Events Programme Manager to own a high-profile charity events programme. You will plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate multiple events, balancing delivery with ongoing commitments and working closely with public affairs, marketing and programme teams.

The role requires coordinating event leads, venues, speakers and travel, with senior stakeholders and a focus on smooth delivery during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating multiple events or concurrent workstreams.
• Strong project planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Confident bringing teams together and keeping actions moving.
• Clear communication with senior stakeholders.
• Calm, flexible and practical during busy delivery periods.
• Confident using Microsoft tools to plan, track and report.
• Sound judgement when handling sensitive content and different audiences.
• Experience coordinating education or public sector events would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a central programme plan with clear owners and deadlines.
• Coordinate event leads, speakers, venues, travel and briefings.
• Track resources, dependencies, risks and changing priorities.
• Balance event requirements with existing organisational commitments.
• Confirm running orders, contingency plans and delivery readiness.
• Coordinate safeguarding, accessibility and speaker care with specialist colleagues.
• Keep senior colleagues informed and elevate decisions promptly.
• Support delivery at London events and respond to changes.
• Coordinate follow-up, evaluation and the programme review.

Skills

Event coordination

Project planning

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

Calm under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WE Talent in London is seeking an experienced Events Programme Manager to own a high-profile charity events programme. You will plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate multiple events, balancing delivery with ongoing commitments and working closely with public affairs, marketing and programme teams.

The role requires coordinating event leads, venues, speakers and travel, with senior stakeholders and a focus on smooth delivery during busy periods.