ABOUT TOTAL POLITICS GROUP

Total Politics Group publishes The House magazine, Parliament’s own publication; PoliticsHome, the UK’s most popular political news site; and ConservativeHome, the leading conservative news site in the UK. We also produce award-winning events programmes in Westminster and across the Party Conferences; and sell advertising across our own sites plus Labour List, as part of a fast-growing media and events business. To learn more, visit www.totalpolitics.com.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Experience in a similar role or at a comparable level.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple events and projects simultaneously.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale event or conference programmes, including speaker liaison and management.
• Copywriting skills for event-related materials such as invitations and marketing content, with experience using databases (e.g., Eventsforce).Proven experience of digital marketing, with an active interest in websites and social media.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent time management with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible, proactive, and highly organised, with a problem-solving mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven experience working with commercial clients, with a strong sensed of commercial awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Awareness of current UK and EU political and public affairs is desirable.
• Experience in organising and delivering political events is an advantage.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an Events Project Manager to play a key role in delivering a diverse portfolio of events from inception through to completion. In this role, you will take the lead on a wide range of events, including receptions, awards, dinners, conferences, and bespoke events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage several aspects of large-scale events from start to finish.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.
• Ensure events run smoothly from conception to delivery, meeting all agreed plans and timelines.
• Manage and coordinate all speakers and content sessions.
• Draft speaker invitations, briefing documents and copy for all event promotion.
• Brief and liaise with internal and external design and production teams on a variety of materials, including adverts, websites, HTMLs, listings, flyers and invitation cards and other relevant online/offline material.
• Manage the delegate registration, ensuring accurate capture of session choices and personal requirements (e.g. accessibility needs).
• Manage content development and updates for the website.
• Lead on liaison with the exhibition, AV and on-site registration sub-contractors, and others as required.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external clients, managing expectations.
• Take end to end responsibility for the technical and production aspects of multiple events, ensuring alignment to strategic goals and client needs.
• Provide guidance and support to the Events Project Assistants within the team.
• Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• Available to organise and attend events outside of London, including overnight stays when necessary.