The Role

Help us transform the way the world does business

In this key role, you will manage and deliver a world-class – and sector-leading – programme of events, including our high-profile speaker series, conferences, community activities, graduation ceremonies and research centre initiatives. Blending creative thinking with a solid grasp of logistics and outstanding project management skills, this is an opportunity to put your own mark on our attention-grabbing global communications and events strategy.

Main Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering our events series and reputation-enhancing activities, including the School’s flagship Graduation Ceremonies.

• Delivering multiple concurrent events with creativity, flair and imagination

• Building and managing new relationships with speakers, sponsors, suppliers and stakeholders

• Setting objectives and metrics for each activity and analysing performance

• Marketing events and establishing compelling communication plans across channels

• Managing large budgets, signing off costs and aligning with School policy

Share our knowledge

We generate research and ideas that have a real, lasting influence on businesses and markets around the world. To do that, we need to reach out and build connections with people, so we can share our knowledge and inspire progress. As an Events Manager, you will be at the heart of that process, creating moments and experiences that change the way the world thinks about business.

Who we are looking for

• Strong experience in events management (three years minimum), including large scale projects

• Demonstrable knowledge of negotiating and working with external and 3rd party supplier

• The ability and confidence to engage with stakeholders across all levels

• Excellent customer service and organisational skills

• A flexible approach to working hours

• Experience working within budgets and time limits

• High level of attention to details

• A knowledge of events management softwares, CRM and mass marketing systems preferable

Be part of an international network

We’re a global institution: 94% of our students and 86% of our faculty members are international. Together, we’re changing the way the world does business. Based in London’s Regent’s Park, this is an opportunity to work at the heart of Europe’s digital capital – and in one of the world’s most important financial, entrepreneurial and cultural centres.

Why London Business School

Can you see it’s the small details that make up the big picture?

We’re looking for a talented events manager and logistical thinker to help run our annual programme of strategic events that aim to raise our profile and enhance our reputation.

What you can expect from us

Our vision is to have a profound impact on the way the world does business. This can only be achieved through our people; with 93% of our staff saying they are proud to work here and being consistently ranked among the best in the world for our MBA, global Executive MBA and Masters in Finance programmes you will have an opportunity to be part of this journey.

Benefits We Offer

As an employee at London Business School you will enjoy a generous holiday entitlement, on site swimming pool, sauna and gym, automatic enrolment to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (a defined benefit workplace pension scheme) and season ticket loan facility. There is also a wide range of professional development opportunities to support your career path.

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