Event Manager

Events Manager Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Events Manager to join our specialist Events Team on a 12-month fixed term contract basis at London Business School.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with stakeholders across the School, to plan and deliver high quality events that bring the London Business School brand to life and engage and inspire our audiences.

The Events Manager will leverage their specialist events expertise to manage the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of high profile events, including speaker series, international events, conferences, donor cultivation activities, receptions, Faculty and Research Institute activities, graduation ceremonies and engagement events.

This role involves project managing the delivery of physical, hybrid and virtual events, ensuring that the right resources, both internal and external, are deployed within budget and in support of agreed objectives. The Events Manager will also work with stakeholders to analyse and evaluate the ROI and impact of events.

Some evening and weekend work may be required due to the nature of our events.

Main Responsibilities
Ownership of the delivery of a portfolio of events, or elements of more complex events.
Partner with Events Executive and Assistant on projects, overseeing their work and coaching them to develop their skills and support delivery to agreed brand standards.
Use your specialist events knowledge and experience to design or procure complex brand content/materials to be used in events and/or other initiatives.
Collaborate with contractors and agencies, with an understanding of when to bring in external expertise to support in-house capability in the design and delivery of events.
Provide expert advice when required to colleagues, faculty, staff and students on event/conference organisation to ensure their events meet industry and brand standards.
About Us
We offer a dynamic working environment where you can excel in your career, regardless of your location.

As an Events Manager at London Business School, you can expect:

Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year
Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
Free onsite gym and swimming pool
Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
Enhanced cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.
What We Offer
Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging is key to creating a welcoming environment for all members of our community.

Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying.