LABC is the membership organisation for local authority building control teams across England and Wales.
We’re looking for an experienced Communications & Events Manager to lead our communications activity and deliver a varied programme of high-quality events for 12 months, to cover for maternity and adoption leave.
Are you a proactive, highly organised communications and events professional who enjoys taking ownership, building strong relationships and delivering work to an exceptional standard? If so, you may just be what we’re looking for.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to build on your skills and experience and to help increase engagement and create memorable experiences for members, stakeholders and the wider sector.
- Location: Mostly home based - with regular attendance at our London and Stockport offices as required, plus travel to meetings and events across England and Wales
- Salary: Circa £55k per annum, dependent on skills, location and experience
- Pension: 8% employer contribution after three months of service
- Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
- Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
- Annual leave: 27 days per annum
About the Role
This is a varied, hands-on role that combines strategic communications with end-to-end event management in a fast-paced national membership organisation.
You’ll plan and deliver communications across our website, newsletters, email, social media, media relations and stakeholder channels, while leading an ambitious annual events programme that includes online CPD courses and webinars, residential conferences, awards ceremonies and national recruitment assessment centres.
As Communications & Events Manager, you’ll develop communications and event plans that support LABC’s strategic priorities and increase member and stakeholder engagement. You’ll oversee content and channels, translate complex technical or policy information into clear and accessible messaging, and manage events from concept through to completion - on time, within budget and to the highest professional standards.
Working closely with colleagues across LABC, you’ll identify stories, promote achievements, support campaigns, manage communications and event risks, and use data and feedback to improve impact. You’ll also lead and support a fabulous team, setting priorities and enabling consistently high-quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver integrated communications and events plans that support LABC’s strategic priorities and industry engagement objectives
- Lead a varied annual programme of residential conferences, awards ceremonies, professional training events, webinars and assessment centres
- Manage communications across the website, email, newsletters, social media, media relations, events and stakeholder channels
- Write, edit, proofread and approve clear, accurate and engaging content for different audiences, including event marketing and delegate materials
- Translate complex technical or policy information into accessible messages and maintain brand standards, tone of voice and communications templates
- Agree objectives, requirements and budgets with the executive team and develop event timelines, schedules and project plans
- Source and manage venues, suppliers, entertainment, catering and equipment; negotiate contracts and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Monitor communications and event budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery without compromising quality
- Coordinate event logistics, including staffing, transport, accommodation, set-up, live delivery, breakdown and on-site troubleshooting
- Build positive relationships with members, partners, suppliers, media contacts, colleagues and other stakeholders
- Manage communications and event risks, including crisis or sensitive communications when required
- Evaluate communications and events performance, using data, feedback and insight to report outcomes and recommend improvements
- Lead, develop and motivate a team of Coordinators, setting priorities, supporting professional development and ensuring successful day-to-day delivery
- Proven experience planning and delivering communications activity across multiple channels and managing the end-to-end delivery of a diverse programme of events
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accurate and engaging content for different audiences
- Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, multiple events and deadlines while maintaining high standards
- Experience leading, motivating and developing staff, with line management responsibility for individuals or small teams
- Demonstrable experience managing budgets, monitoring expenditure and achieving value for money
- Experience sourcing, negotiating and managing contracts with venues, suppliers and service providers
- Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders, members, colleagues, partners, suppliers and media contacts
- Confidence using data, feedback and insight to evaluate performance, produce reports and recommend improvements
- Good judgement, meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to manage risks, sensitive issues and live-event problems in a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing on-site event delivery, including set-up, operations and troubleshooting
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications
- Flexibility to travel across England and Wales and work occasional evenings and weekends where required
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Communications & Events Manager employer: LABC
As a borough council in Ilford, Essex, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values community engagement and professional development. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering employees opportunities for growth while making a meaningful impact on local infrastructure and sustainability. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing the quality of life in our borough.
