Events Manager (Ftc To May 2027) in Manchester

Description

Understanding the needs of the client, the audience and Innovate UK Business Connect, the Events Manager will use their experience and creativity in designing and producing event experiences to deliver effective and impactful campaigns that target diverse audiences. Working in partnership with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders and clients to ensure that campaign objectives are clear, and that skill sets from across the organisation are used to generate maximum return on investment. This role will ensure that at each touchpoint with each client, audience or partner, Innovate UK Business Connect is contributing towards the creation of a network of innovators so powerful, its ideas will change the world.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues to design and deliver events that will achieve client and Innovate UK Business Connect objectives.
• Ensure that all event attendees, including speakers, sponsors, delegates, partners, and colleagues enjoy a seamless and high-quality user journey, from pre-event to post-event.
• Be creative in delivering innovative events, using a combination of consumer and business facing initiatives.
• Collaborate across Innovate UK Business Connect, ensuring that cross-company skill sets are deployed, and Innovate UK Business Connect strategy and values are key to every event.
• Budget time and expenditure effectively, ensuring that project owners are aware of any changes to forecast or anticipated outcomes well in advance of project closure.
• Set objectives for events and measure success against objectives.
• Liaise effectively and clearly with contractors to ensure that Innovate UK Business Connect are recognised as a valued, open and collaborative client.
• Ensure that Innovate UK Business Connect events become renowned for the high quality of experience and impact they deliver to audiences and partners.
• Ensure that Innovate UK Business Connect gathers knowledge about all event attendees and their event experience to ensure that we continually improve their experience.

These roles and responsibilities will scale and adapt according to the changing needs of the business and the innovation landscape in the UK.

Experience & Skills

Essential experience

• Event operations, design, contracting or production experience – live and online.
• Experience of working across both online and face-to-face events.
• Proven ability to handle challenging environments, individuals, and unforeseen circumstances.
• Experience of delivering brilliant execution to exceptionally high standard.
• Experience of working within and across teams.
• Experience of working across multiple regions and demographics.

Skills

• Holistic skillset including planning and organisational skills, technical skills, relationship building, design awareness and production skills.
• Being able to excel when dealing with ambiguity, complexity and working within a fast-paced, innovative, and matrixed environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of IT literacy.
• Experience with Cvent desirable.

Benefits & how to apply

• This is a Grade 5 role with a salary of £40,000 pa
• 28 days annual leave plus 10.5 bank and public holidays
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wider Wallet employee benefits high street discounts scheme
• Opportunities for continuous professional development as part of our Talent & Development Programme

This advert will close on Friday 23rd October.

First stage will be a one way video interview conducted w/c 2nd November. Second stage interviews will be held via Teams w/c 9th November.

Applicants must have the existing and ongoing right to work in the UK without restrictions as sponsorship for visas is not provided. Unfortunately, owing to the high number of applications received, we can only provide feedback to applicants selected for interview.

If you would like to request any reasonable adjustment, for any part of the recruitment process (including application), please let us know by emailing recruitment@iukbc.org.uk

Innovate UK Business Connect is the home of the UK’s innovation networks, connecting businesses, researchers, investors and partners to accelerate innovation and deliver real-world impact. As a strategic delivery partner to Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), we connect people, insight and opportunities across priority sectors and emerging technologies. Through our networks, we combine sector expertise with data and expertise to identify potential, support innovation and help ideas move from concept to commercial success. We connect organisations to the partners, funding and expertise they need, creating clearer pathways for businesses to grow and scale.

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