At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and deliver exciting events that engage and inspire our community.
- Company: Join BCS, a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to IT excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous holiday, private medical insurance, and more.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to equality and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping memorable experiences for attendees.
- Qualifications: Proven event management experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 61408 - 67000 £ per year.
Key responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of the organisation’s events strategy, ensuring a coherent portfolio aligned to business and member objectives.
- Lead the planning and delivery of a diverse programme of BCS owned and external events, including flagship events such as awards, member events, forums and webinars.
- Act as the senior event lead for assigned programmes, providing clear ownership, direction and delivery oversight.
- Work cross functionally to align events with acquisition, engagement, reputation building and revenue goals.
- Manage event budgets, forecasts and reporting, ensuring financial discipline and strong return on investment.
- Build and manage relationships with venues, suppliers, sponsors and external partners.
- Ensure excellence in member and attendee experience across in person, hybrid and virtual formats.
- Oversee all operational aspects of events, including venue management, event related suppliers, production, accessibility, risk management and on the day delivery.
- Collaborate with marketing and communications colleagues to shape and deliver event messaging, and promotional plans.
- Provide clear briefs, timelines and guidance to internal stakeholders contributing to events.
- Create and shape sponsorship packages, collaborating with the Sales team to pitch and sell opportunities directly to clients and external partners.
- Ensure all events meet brand standards, governance requirements and health and safety obligations.
- Use data and feedback to evaluate performance and drive continuous improvement across the events portfolio.
- Develop best practice processes, templates and guidance to support consistent, high quality event delivery.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK upon application.
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT are committed to promoting equality at every opportunity as an employer. This statement and our policies are designed to ensure our recruitment and employment practices and procedures actively promote equality of opportunity and value diversity.
What we offer:
- Hybrid Working
- 27 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
- Birthday leave
- Paid Christmas office shutdown
- Private Medical Insurance and/or Health Cash Plan
- Life assurance (x4 salary)
- Income protection
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Free BCS membership
- Financial wellbeing support
- Unum Help@Hand (including access to EAP, online GP consultations, wellbeing support, retail discounts and more)
Vacancy: Senior Event Manager in London employer: BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a commitment to hybrid working, generous holiday allowances, and comprehensive health benefits, we foster a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity. Our focus on continuous improvement and excellence in event management provides employees with unique opportunities to lead impactful projects while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
Contact Details:
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT Recruitment Team
