Events & Conference Manager in City of London

Salary for this Role: From £65,000 with benefits subject to skills and experience

Job Title: Events & Conference Manager

Reports to: Georgie Bevan

Closing Date: 20/Oct/2025 23.59 GMT

Job Description:

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions.

About the role

As our Events & Conference Manager, you’ll be at the heart of it all. welcoming a huge range of people to one of the UK’s most influential research institutes. From world-leading scientists and government ministers to commercial partners, funders, and even royalty, you will host and deliver a packed programme of events that reflect the prestige and ambition of our work.

We’re looking for someone with exceptional interpersonal and management skills, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to make even the most complex event look effortless.

What you will be doing

• Develop, plan and deliver a diverse Crick events programme ensuring strategic objectives are met and all stakeholders are managed to the highest professional standard
• Working with the Crick conferences committee ensure that the events we host deliver the best outcomes for us – reflecting a mix of first-class science, collaboration, and innovation whilst generating a profit.
• Work closely with the research management support team to ensure delivery of high level scientific discourse at the Crick
• Manage the Tours and Visits programme ensuring that the Crick and its research are showcased in the best way possible, including lab visits and ensuring a diverse range of science and scientists are represented
• Lead the Events team, managing workflows and resources, improving processes, developing staff and performance
• Provide expert advice and guidance to Crick staff and other event organisers wanting to hold an event at the Crick
• Work with the Head of Public Engagement with Science on cross team events
• Working with the Exhibitions team to ensure that the Manby Gallery shared exhibition/event space meets the requirements of all users
• Manage the external events budget, ensuring that all financial administration is actioned promptly and accurately and records maintained.
• Work with Crick legal team as required (i.e. when drafting contracts for events with special requirements)
• Create and develop links with people across the institute to help with event and tour delivery

About you

You will have:

• Expertise and significant experience in managing large, complex and high profile events involving multiple stakeholders, VIPS and organisations
• An understanding of the scientific and academic world and scientific events as well as an understanding of the Crick and how it operates
• Demonstrable hosting experience and ability to manage competing demands under pressure
• Team leadership and significant experience working with executive teams and senior management
• Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills, with a demonstrable ability to work with a wide range of people internally and externally, up to the most senior levels, and to inspire trust and confidence
• Experience of operating effectively and making key decisions in complex institutions (and/or with complex networks of stakeholders)
• A consultative approach - consulting with colleagues and sharing expertise and ideas to deliver effective outcomes
• Highly organised, with strong planning skills and the ability to prioritise in the face of competing demands and work to tight deadlines
• The commitment to be onsite daily

What will you receive?