Projects and Events Officer in London

Here at Wild Berry Associates, we are thrilled to be supporting one of our amazing clients, with a maternity cover role within one of their Scientific Teams. This role is to begin in January and will initially be 3 months. You: Excellent IT skills Educated to Degree level or equivalent An interest in science Event delivery and management Excellent Customer service Stakeholder management Supplier management Project management and planningThe Role: Medals and Awards Administration Prepare the nomination system and documentation for the annual cycle launch (30 November). Manage the Awards inbox, responding to queries professionally and promptly. Monitor nominations, escalate issues, and ensure adequate submissions for each award. Record nomination data accurately and send related communications on time. Order medals from the Royal Mint and other suppliers as required. Support data analysis to identify trends and improvements. Collaborate with colleagues on marketing and promotion of award. Committee Management Draft and collate documentation for selection committees; assist with papers and minutes. Support the Manager in facilitating four search panels during the nomination period. Organise committee and panel meetings, including scheduling, room bookings, agendas, papers, and minutes. Produce annual analysis of search panel outcomes to inform future priorities.Event Management Plan and deliver a portfolio of prize lectures and related events from start to finish. Ensure flexibility for virtual or hybrid formats if needed. Coordinate with awardees to provide clear communication and a high-quality experience. Work with internal teams on catering and design requirements. Manage invitations and registrations, keeping records accurate and up to date. Lead onsite or online event delivery, ensuring staff are briefed in advance. Maintain accurate contact and event records in the CRM system. Manage event budgets within agreed limits and record details in the section budget. Conduct post-event reviews and implement lessons learned. Reporting and Evaluation Apply appropriate evaluation methods for all projects and produce outcome reports. Continuously review and improve processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person\’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job