Event Manager | High Wycombe (United Kingdom) | Full Time (40 Hours) | Permanent

Event Manager | High Wycombe (United Kingdom) | Full Time (40 Hours) | Permanent

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Description

The Events Manager supports “the gathering of Israel” by leading the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of high-impact events across the Europe North Area. This role serves as the central point of integration across departments, vendors, and leadership, ensuring each event is both spiritually meaningful and operationally excellent.

Combining strategic oversight with hands-on execution, the Events Manager conducts site visits, prepares teams in advance, and is physically present on-site to manage final preparations and adapt in real time to ensure seamless delivery.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

End-to-End Event Leadership

• Plan and execute 10-12 large-scale events annually across up to 15 countries, including leadership conferences, devotionals, and multi-day regional events
• Oversee the full event lifecycle from concept through execution and post-event evaluation
• Manage complex event budgets, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and consistently high-quality outcomes

Cross-Functional & Departmental Coordination

• Serve as the central coordination point across all departments, including the Area Presidency, Director of Temporal Affairs, Facilities Management, ICS, Communications, Security, Travel, and external vendors (transportation, accommodation, catering, etc.)
• Align teams through structured planning, clear documentation, and proactive communication
• Resolve cross-departmental challenges and ensure unified execution across all stakeholders

Site Visits & Pre-Event Planning

• Conduct detailed on-site visits to evaluate venues, logistics, attendee flow, and operational risks
• Lead walkthroughs with internal teams and vendors to ensure readiness and alignment
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to support smooth execution
• Be physically present on-site before and during events to oversee setup, rehearsals, and live operations
• Make real-time decisions and adjustments, in coordination with the Area Presidency, to accommodate leadership needs, schedule changes, and unforeseen challenges
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, discretion, and calm leadership under pressure

Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement

• Collaborate closely with the Area Presidency, General Authorities, and executive leadership teams to plan and deliver events
• Partner with Area Seventies, stake presidents, and local leadership to coordinate regional logistics and participation
• Support high-profile and sensitive engagements with professionalism and situational awareness
• Coordinate all logistics, including venue sourcing, accommodation blocks, transportation, catering, permits, and staffing
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure delivery against agreed expectations
• Oversee complex logistics such as multi-hotel contracts and rooming lists, international travel coordination, and large group movements

Project & Operational Management

• Develop detailed event plans, timelines, and documentation
• Lead cross-functional teams and volunteers to deliver a high-quality attendee experience
• Continuously refine event processes based on feedback and execution outcomes
• Actively contribute to cross-functional committees and broader Area Office initiatives, providing operational expertise and supporting additional organizational projects
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, tracking, and reconciliation for all events
• Ensure cost-effective use of resources while maintaining quality and experience standards
• Negotiate vendor pricing and oversee contract approvals

Qualifications

• Complex coordination: Expert ability to manage large-scale, multi-country events with many moving parts
• On-the-ground leadership: Strong ability to execute events in real time and adapt calmly quickly under pressure
• Detail orientation: Anticipates issues through thorough planning and preparation
• Communication & influence: Builds strong relationships across departments and senior leadership
• Problem-solving & adaptability: Handles last-minute changes and high-pressure environments with confidence

Work Environment & Expectations

• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, particularly leading up to and during events
• Frequent international travel across the Europe North Area
• Operates in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with tight timelines and evolving requirements
• Maintains discretion and professionalism when supporting senior Church leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, public relations (or related field), or applicable equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in event management, public relations, or related field
• Exceptional ability to organize and coordinate all phases and details of event management, including large and complex events across multiple countries
• Strong project management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals at all levels, including senior leadership
• Proficiency in a variety of software and tools for generating documents, schedules, and event coordination materials
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to make calm and rational decisions
• Strong problem-solving skills, with creativity and adaptability to anticipate and resolve issuesSelf-starter attitude with the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing schedules
• Willingness to travel
• Proficiency in English is required; Portuguese is a plus

Value of the Role

This role is critical in creating meaningful, well-executed gatherings that strengthen individuals and support the Church’s mission. Through careful planning, cross-functional coordination, and hands‑on leadership, the Events Manager ensures each event is both spiritually impactful and operationally seamless.

• Job Identification 375799
• Job Category AO - Administration/Operations
• Locations A3 Glory Park Avenue , High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 0DF, GB (Hybrid)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Worker Type Employee
• Number of Openings 1
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