Senior Events Project Manager

Are you a strategic project leader who can bring structure and clarity to complex, cross-functional delivery - with experience that goes beyond event management? Join Climate Group as our Senior Events Project Manager and take centre stage in delivering some of the most influential climate events on the planet, including Climate Week NYC and the Asia Action Summit. This is more than an events role. It’s about taking ownership of the project delivery process - connecting strategy to execution, aligning multiple teams, and ensuring our flagship events achieve their full potential and impact.

You’ll bring strong experience in complex project management, confidently using tools like ClickUp to manage interdependent workstreams, track milestones, and drive accountability across global teams. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively across departments and regions to deliver events with precision, purpose, and influence. If you’re passionate about climate action, experienced in managing intricate, multi-stakeholder projects, and motivated by turning ideas into impact, we’d love to hear from you.

The Senior Manager is tasked with taking ownership of significant components within our events portfolio. They will spearhead the seamless execution of these events to the highest standard, while maximising their strategic impact for the organisation and through this, our climate impact. They will work closely and confidently with senior internal stakeholders as well as our business and government teams, ensuring a structured and aligned approach to our event delivery process.

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of what it means to deliver events for purpose and to ensure maximum impact for a sector. They need to be capable of seamlessly collaborating across departments and regional offices, be confident when working with very senior stakeholders and possess expertise in driving forward complex projects. This is a senior role in an internationally renowned events team which is part of Climate Group's strategic external communications function. It therefore comes with significant opportunities for professional development.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead project delivery for major events, acting as the internal "account manager" to align teams, manage timelines, and ensure delivery meets strategic goals.
• Strongly hold responsibility for the outcomes we want to achieve for certain events and be both tactically flexible and determined to achieve those.
• Enable cross-functional teams across departments and regions, ensuring their buy-in, clear communication, accountability, and progress against milestones.
• Develop and manage project plans and input into budgets, translating briefs into actionable, revenue-generating proposals and ensuring high-quality execution.
• Oversee the delegate management team which includes data management and managing the delegate experience from planning through to on-site delivery.
• Work with internal teams to ensure a consistent approach to VIP engagement, focusing efforts on cultivating strategically relevant relationships.
• Line manage both the delegate management and logistics teams, ensuring strong leadership, development, and alignment with broader event goals.
• Understanding and proactively integrating the needs of the whole organisation, into your project plans, building good relations to secure the input you need from outside your team.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve blockers, and drive continuous improvement through post-event reviews, reporting and leading on certain initiatives.
• Support strategic development of the Events function by leading planning, process and other improvements and mentoring junior team members.
• Deputising for the Head of Events on occasions, both internally and with external stakeholders.

About you

We value strengths and a passion for learning - if you meet most of the criteria below, we encourage you to apply.

Essential

• Substantial experience leading large-scale, high-impact events from concept to delivery.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders across numerous departments.
• Line management experience across multifunctional teams, including event logistics and delegate management.
• Confident communicator who can hold teams accountable and escalate issues when needed.
• Experience working across departments and with senior stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of projects.
• Familiarity with project management tools, including ClickUp.
• Budget management experience.

Desirable

• Experience delivering international events, especially in the US or Europe.
• Familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce.
• PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner qualification.
• Understanding of climate action or international policy.
• Experience with hybrid or virtual event formats.

About Climate Group

Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all. We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action. We share what we achieve together to show more organisations what they could do. We are an international non-profit organisation, founded in 2004, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Beijing, New Delhi and New York.

Climate Group is an international organisation, and we want to reflect that in our staff. People who work for us, and people who apply, need to feel heard, safe, and included. That is why we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout our application process and in our offices. We encourage applications from people of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ethnicities, as we value a wide range of experiences and perspectives.

Where you’ll work

Based in our London office, near the iconic Tower Bridge, you’ll enjoy a flexible hybrid working arrangement - three days in the office, two days from home each week. Our office is designed to support both collaborative work and focused individual time. It includes accessible facilities, a well-equipped gym, secure bike storage, and showers. Plus, we’re easy to reach by bike and public transport. Occasional international travel will be required.

What we offer

Our people are at the heart of what we do and are our greatest asset. You’ll be joining a global community of bold, ambitious doers who are committed to driving climate action fast. This is a permanent full-time position. The salary offered is £55,480 - £61,030 per annum, based on experience. Many of our people work flexibly in different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about your preferred ways of working and if it works for the role and the team, we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Beyond working alongside friendly, motivated colleagues who will support and challenge you, we offer a fantastic benefits package:

• Generous holiday allowance: 25 days annually, plus public holidays and 3 extra days for our Christmas to New Year closure
• 10% employer pension contribution: Non-contributory scheme available after three months’ service
• Long-service reward: An additional day’s holiday after three and six years with us
• Flexible and hybrid working: Supporting your work-life balance
• Comprehensive health benefits: Cash plan and private medical insurance after completing probation
• Family-first policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, plus support for fertility treatments
• Wellbeing perks: Monthly wellbeing allowance and Headspace membership
• Additional leave options: Paid leave for volunteering, moving house, and getting married
• Peace of mind: Life assurance from your first day
• Cycling support: E-bike and bike loan scheme up to £1,000
• Travel made easier: Season ticket and e-bike membership loan scheme
• Investing in you: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive in a global, purpose-driven organisation

Apply now

Ready to make an impact? Apply now with your CV and a one-page cover letter that highlights how your experience and values align with our mission. If you need further information, would like the job advert in an accessible format, or require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Mandy Simmons, International Events Director, at [email protected]. The closing date for applications is midnight GMT on Friday 16 January 2026. We’ll be holding interviews on a rolling basis, therefore welcome and encourage early applications. To be eligible for this position, you must already have the right to work in the UK. Climate Group is unable to sponsor work visas or cover any related costs, including cases where candidates are willing to cover the costs themselves. Please note we will not be engaging recruitment agencies for this role.