Events & Training Manager | London (hybrid working) | Circa £50k
- It is essential that you have at least 5 years experience in events management to be applicable for this role -
If you enjoy creating programmes that genuinely make a difference to members, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
We're looking for a Training & Events Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a high-quality programme of learning and events for ISBA members. This role is about more than logistics. You'll translate our strategic priorities into a programme that delivers real value to senior marketers – from roundtables and workshops through to flagship industry events. You'll shape content, source high-calibre speakers and partners, and ensure every touchpoint delivers a strong, professional member experience.
What we're looking for
- Experience managing a varied events or learning programme (not just one-offs)
- Strong stakeholder and project management skills
- Commercial awareness of what creates value for members
- Confidence working with senior contributors and external partners
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
Why join ISBA
- Work directly with some of the UK's leading advertisers
- Play a key role in shaping how our members learn, connect and stay ahead
- Be part of a collaborative, member-first team
About ISBA
ISBA is the body representing brand owners advertising in the UK. It provides a single voice for advertisers,
supports members through knowledge, network and advocacy, and plays a key role in shaping the development of the advertising industry, and upholding advertisers' interests.
ISBA's mission is to help members navigate, shape and succeed in a complex and fast-changing environment, with the strategic priorities of enabling trust & effectiveness, ensuring transparency and aiding future capability.
Benefits
- Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 remote)
- Holiday - 22 days plus 5 days office closure at Christmas. Ratchets up to 23 days after 3 years' service, 24 days after 5 years' service and 25 days after 10 years' service. Plus one day for birthday to be taken two weeks either side of birthday.
- Pension - employer and employee pay minimum percentage as set out in current legislation (currently 3% for employer and 5% for employee). After one year, Company contributes 10%. Employees can make individual contributions collected through salary sacrifice.
- Private Healthcare (BUPA) from after one year for the individual (excludes partners and dependents).
- Christmas bonus
- Health and wellbeing allowance - £53 a month (in lieu of gym membership which we stopped during Covid).
- Cycle to work scheme - through salary sacrifice for a bike with value up to £2,500.
- Salary Extras portal - access to savings at supermarkets, cinemas etc.
- Working from home allowance - tax free allowance in line with government limit of £26 a month.
