Event Manager in Watford

Play a pivotal role at the heart of a fast-growing global pharmaceutical company, delivering world-class international events that shape the future of women’s health and fertility care.

Location: Hemel Hempstead (This is an office-based role where the candidate is required to be in the office 5 days per week)

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:30; 1 hour for lunch. Total working hours: 37.5 hours. L.D. Collins operates a flexible working policy, allowing employees to arrive anytime between 08:30 – 10:00 and finish anytime after 16:00.

Salary: £25,000 - £40,000, depending on experience.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

About L.D. Collins: LD Collins is a leading global pharmaceutical company undergoing rapid growth. Our strength is built on a unique, multi-million-pound pioneering product called Cyclogest, which is endorsed worldwide by leading fertility specialists and clinicians. Cyclogest is marketed in more than 60 countries and continues to expand its international footprint year on year. Recognised as the “Gold Standard” treatment in reproductive medicine, Cyclogest has helped millions of women worldwide and remains the treatment of choice for clinicians globally.

At L.D. Collins, we are driven by innovation, ambition, and a commitment to advancing women’s health on a global scale.

L.D. Collins' Growth Vision & Commitment to Women’s Health:

• Achieving sustained double-digit growth year on year.
• Doubling company turnover every 5 years.
• Investing in female health research, including a multi-million-pound clinical trial aimed at improving fertility treatment worldwide.
• Hosts prestigious international medical and commercial meetings across the globe.

People, Culture and Development:

L.D. Collins is an award-winning company with a strong focus on professional development, long-term career progression, and an exceptional working environment. Our commitment to our people is reflected in our continued Great Place to Work accreditations, year on year.

Integrity score of 100%, Leadership behaviour score of 100%, Team engagement score of 100%. These achievements reflect our genuine commitment to the wellbeing, development, and success of every team member.

Based at our state-of-the-art Hertfordshire headquarters, you will join a highly professional, energetic, ambitious, and collaborative team culture where individuals are encouraged to grow, contribute ideas, and make a real impact.

The Role:

We are seeking an ambitious, highly organised, and proactive Event Manager to join our growing international team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual who thrives in a fun, fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional results.

The successful candidate will play a key role in planning and delivering international meetings, conferences, speaker tours, and company events that bring together leading clinicians, industry experts, partners, and internal stakeholders from around the world.

You will help deliver high-profile events, including the Global Management Meeting for our partners, the Global Fertility Summit for international doctors, and the Reproductive Medicine Winter Symposium in the Alps, while also supporting travel and hotel logistics. The role offers significant exposure across the business, opportunities for international travel, and the chance to contribute directly to the continued growth and global presence of L.D. Collins.

This role would particularly suit someone with experience in events, project coordination, hospitality, or conference management who is looking to accelerate their career within a fast-growing international organisation.

Responsibilities will include:

• Plan and manage LD Collins & partner business events.
• Plan and manage speaker tours.
• Plan and manage LD Collins Teams social events.
• Coordinate logistics including; venues, travel, accommodation and catering.
• Manage event timelines, agendas and plans.
• Coordinate speaker schedules, presentations and meeting materials.
• Build strong relationships with venues, suppliers, healthcare professionals, and external partners.
• Manage the onsite coordination during the events to ensure all operations run smoothly.
• Track and monitor event budgets.
• Coordinate the conference programmes, including both social and educational agendas.
• Manage post event surveys.
• Evaluate event outcomes and identify opportunities to improve future conferences.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in events, conference coordination and hospitality would be an advantage.
• Ability to speak either French, Italian or German will be helpful.
• Highly organised strong project management and multitasking abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact confidently with senior stakeholders, medical professionals and external partners and suppliers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and solutions orientated mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) and virtual meeting platforms (Microsoft Teams).
• Highly driven, fun and positive attitude.
• Must be able to travel internationally and support the events and conferences.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary, plus 20% bonus structure.
• 23 days of holiday, plus statutory holidays, plus your birthday off.
• Private Health insurance.
• Company-provided mobile phone and laptop.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Opportunity to take ownership of your work and make a significant contribution.
• Potential for career development and advancement within a rapidly expanding company.
• Support and collaboration from a close-knit team in modern, state-of-the-art offices.
• International Travel.
• Be part of a dynamic, fun-loving team.