About the Role
<strong>Can you step into a live event and confidently take it across the line?<br></strong><br> We’re working with a highly credible, purpose‑driven organisation to find an <strong>experienced Events Manager</strong> to lead delivery of a <strong>flagship annual event taking place this summer</strong>. This is a <strong>short‑term contract</strong> created to cover a critical delivery period and ensure a high‑profile event lands smoothly.<br><br> This is a <strong>hands‑on, senior delivery role</strong> - ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, pace, and working with stakeholder‑led, professional audiences.<br><br> <strong>The Opportunity</strong> <br>You’ll be stepping into a <strong>project already in motion</strong>, taking responsibility for the final pre‑event phase, live delivery, and immediate wrap‑up. Depending on availability, the role can:<br><ul><li>Start <strong>part‑time</strong> (e.g. 3 days per week) and move to full‑time as the event approaches, <strong>or</strong></li><li>Be <strong>full‑time from day one</strong>, with scope to support additional events</li></ul>This is a collaborative environment, but you’ll be the person <strong>holding everything together</strong>.<br><br> <strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong><ul><li>Taking ownership of a major annual event from run‑up through to delivery</li><li>Coordinating multiple workstreams, including:<ul><li>Stakeholder management</li><li>Speaker coordination</li><li>Marketing and communications</li><li>Website and digital content</li><li>Sponsorship deliverables</li><li>Branding and design assets</li><li>Suppliers and production partners</li><li>On‑the‑day logistics</li></ul></li><li>Line‑managing an Events Officer</li><li>Working closely with a wider internal team to ensure deadlines and standards are met</li><li>Leading calmly and professionally on the event days themselves</li></ul><strong>Working Pattern & Location</strong><ul><li><strong>Contract length:</strong> approx. 2–3 months</li><li><strong>Start:</strong> ASAP</li><li><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Flexible (part‑time initially or full‑time from the start)</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid, with a strong preference for being <strong>predominantly on site</strong> in central London due to the nature and timeline of the role</li></ul><strong>About You</strong> This role is suited to someone who:<br><ul><li>Has delivered <strong>complex, high‑profile events</strong> (conferences, summits, investor or policy‑led events)</li><li>Is comfortable stepping into a live project and taking control quickly</li><li>Has strong stakeholder management skills and can work with senior, time‑poor audiences</li><li>Is confident coordinating comms, suppliers, branding and logistics in parallel</li><li>Enjoys delivery‑focused, short‑term assignments where precision matters</li></ul>Experience in <strong>investment, ESG, policy, professional services or similar environments</strong> is a strong advantage.<br><br><strong>Why Apply?</strong><ul><li>Ownership of a <strong>flagship, high‑visibility event</strong></li><li>Autonomous role with real responsibility</li><li>Flexible working pattern with a clear delivery focus</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, purpose‑driven work</li><li>Strong support from an experienced agency throughout the assignment</li></ul>If you’re an experienced Events Manager available at short notice and looking for a <strong>focused, high‑impact contract</strong>, please apply or get in touch for further details.<br><br> <strong>This role will move quickly.</strong><br>