Events Executive

at  London Business School

The Role
London Business School are looking for an Events Executive to join our specialist Events Team on a 18-month fixed-term contract basis.
Working in partnership with colleagues and stakeholders across the School, you will contribute to the planning and delivery of high-quality events and experiences that bring the London Business School brand to life and engage and inspire our audiences.
Leveraging your events expertise, you will work as part of a team managing the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of high-profile events, including speaker series, international events, conferences, donor cultivation activities, receptions, Faculty and Research Institute activities, graduation ceremonies and engagement events.

Who we are looking for

• Demonstrable experience of coordinating and delivering events.
• Experience in virtual and hybrid events.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a variety of different audiences/stakeholders.
• Good project management skills.
• Good at working under pressure in a customer-facing role.
• Budget management experience.
• Experience of coordinating international events preferred but not essential.
• Flexible approach to working hours

PLEASE NOTE, THIS ROLE WILL INVOLVE SOME EVENING AND WEEKEND WORK DUE TO THE NATURE OF OUR EVENTS.

Main Responsibilities

• Support on project management and delivery of physical and virtual events, ensuring the right internal and external resources are deployed within budget and in support of agreed objectives.
• Work with stakeholders to analyse and evaluate the ROI and impact of events.
• Partner with Events Managers on the planning and delivery of large scale or complex projects.
• Have direct ownership of some elements of complex events and may project manage smaller scale events directly.
• Act as a brand champion, sharing examples of best practice with colleagues and stakeholders, to support continuous improvement.

Who we are looking for

• Demonstrable experience of coordinating and delivering events.
• Experience in virtual and hybrid events.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage a variety of different audiences/stakeholders.
• Good project management skills.
• Good at working under pressure in a customer-facing role.
• Budget management experience.
• Experience of coordinating international events preferred but not essential.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.