Events and Exhibitions Manager

Join to apply for the Events and Exhibitions Manager role at Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Join to apply for the Events and Exhibitions Manager role at Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) provided pay range This range is provided by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Events and Exhibitions Manager Contract : 12 months maternity cover Hours : Part-time. 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE) Salary : £36,677- £40,800 per annum (pro rata to £29,341- £32,640) depending on experience and qualifications Location : South Kensington, London, SW7 2AR The Society The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education. The Role As part of a small team, the Events and Exhibitions Manager will support the Head of Venue and New Business Development with sales, planning and delivery of events and exhibitions for external venue hire clients as well as support Society colleagues with internal event planning. Event support includes use of the computerised room bookings system, ability to set-up and operate basic audio-visual and IT equipment, event support and post-event administration including customer invoicing. The Events and Exhibitions Manager will also work with colleagues in an extended team, including Facilities Manager, Front of House and Audio-Visual staff, plus contracted cleaners and commissionaires in providing a first-rate service primarily for these third- party events. There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following: 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am-4.00pm. Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working. 25 days annual leave per annum plus public bank holidays. Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance. Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary. Cycle to work scheme. Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support. Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 19 June. Interviews are planned to take place in the week commencing 23 June. We thank, in advance, all candidates for applying and regret we are unable to write separately to those who are not selected for interview. Interested? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships. No agencies please. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Marketing and Sales Industries Non-profit Organizations Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Event Manager” roles. London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 12 hours ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Bexleyheath, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Group, Conference and Events Manager (Planning) London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom £35,000.00-£35,000.00 1 month ago Islington, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Media Relations and Events Manager (Hybrid) Maple Cross, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Events Manager Role – Maternity Cover July 2025 – July 2026 London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Hackney, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr