At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and organise prestigious events at the historic Guildhall in the City.
- Company: Join the City of London Corporation, a leader in event management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a commitment to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of high-profile events and make a real impact in the community.
- Qualifications: Previous event management experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45650 - 50860 £ per year.
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included.
Salary: £45,650 - £50,860 inclusive of all allowances
Hours of Work/Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:15am – 5:00pm
The City Remembrancer’s Office is responsible for organising events at the historic Guildhall in the heart of the Square Mile. The team organises each year a remarkable range of events at Guildhall, from lectures by political and business leaders to the commemoration of notable anniversaries and banquets for visiting Heads of State.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised events professional with excellent communication and planning skills to join our high performing events team. The main duties of this post are the end to end management and detailed organisation of City Corporation hospitality, with a view to furthering the City’s objectives for each event. This will involve liaising with City Corporation Members and staff, Government Departments and agencies, and numerous contractors and suppliers.
The post will offer the opportunity to experience some of the most prestigious national events and make a vital contribution to their successful delivery. The post would suit someone with previous event experience, who is dedicated, reliable and discreet. The successful candidate will be able to prioritise a diverse and heavy workload and work flexibly.
High quality written and oral communication skills, strengths as a team player, excellent interpersonal skills and computer literacy are essential. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Basic Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 2 October 2026
Interviews will be held on W/C 12 October 2026
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.
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