Temporary Event Manager in London

We work with incredible entrepreneurs, scientists, business leaders, regulators, policy makers and advisors in a fascinating, vital and booming sector that spans global connections and the entire life sciences ecosystem in the UK. We produce leading sector events – aimed at both our members and the wider life sciences community – currently ranging from Gala Dinner, thought leadership conferences, roundtables and boot-camps, vibrant networking events and broadcast webinars. All benefit from a high profile, trusted brand in the BIA and strong engaged communities.

We are looking for an experienced Events Manager to join the existing events team here at BIA. The primary task is to plan and budget, market and manage a range of professional and high-quality events throughout the year, and deliver an agreed contribution - but we’re looking also for somebody who comes with creative ideas and solutions for event delivery, with the experience and enthusiasm to help us explore and implement innovative formats.

Event Manager will:

• Establish budgets for agreed events and agree with Associate Director, Events & Programmes
• Deliver these events to agreed budgets
• Independently manage the selection of venues and online platforms (to spec and to budget) and relationships with all relevant suppliers (platform and app providers, caterers, contractors, equipment suppliers)
• In collaboration with Marketing team, establish branding for events and roll out across online and print collateral
• In collaboration with the Marketing team, plan and deliver marketing campaigns for agreed events, including drafting email communications and producing engaging copy to drive interest and registrations
• Report regularly to Associate Director and BIA forums on progress with events launches, delegate recruitment, logistical plans and event contribution
• Produce project plans where relevant and be ‘on the ground’ to manage these.
• Work with Senior Sponsorship Manager and wider BIA team to secure and manage sponsors to meet income targets, ensuring the financial success of each event
• Fulfilment of event and annual supporter expectations
• Manage post-event evaluation, and work with team members to address feedback and improve the event experience for delegates in a sustainable and ongoing way
• Manage event content, pages and microsites on the BIA website
• Accurately and systematically manage events functionality and bookings through our Event Management Software (Eventfolio) and MS Dynamics database
• Assist and support other events team members with the running of BIA events

Degree or equivalent with absolute minimum three years’ experience in managing events. Experience in using all standard Microsoft programmes and managing online events booking functionality is essential. Experience of managing both live and virtual events is essential (e.g. Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics and online webinar platforms). Experience of working with an online content management system (website management).

Building a thriving, diverse workplace is a priority across all industries. We value the individuality and diversity that employees bring to the company throughout our activities.

We are currently working in a hybrid pattern, whereby we work 3 days in the office and 2 from home. Please email your application using the button below with the subject line “Events Manager Application - [Your Full Name].” If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application, interview or assessment process, please let us know when you apply.