The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Event Manager | High Wycombe (United Kingdom) | Full Time (40 Hours) | Permanent
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Event Manager | High Wycombe (United Kingdom) | Full Time (40 Hours) | Permanent
Events Manager – Europe North
About the Role
The Events Manager supports “the gathering of Israel” by leading the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of high-impact events across the Europe North Area. This role acts as the central integration point across departments, vendors, and leadership, ensuring each event is both spiritually meaningful and operationally excellent.
Combining strategic oversight with hands-on execution, the Events Manager conducts site visits, prepares cross-functional teams, and is physically present on-site to manage final preparations and adapt in real time for seamless delivery.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
End-to-End Event Leadership
- Plan and execute 10–12 large-scale events annually across up to 15 countries, including:
- Leadership conferences
- Devotionals
- Multi-day regional gatherings
- Oversee the full event lifecycle (concept → execution → post-event evaluation)
- Manage complex event budgets, ensuring responsible stewardship while maintaining high-quality outcomes
Cross-Functional & Departmental Coordination
- Serve as the central coordination point across departments and external stakeholders, including:
- Area Presidency
- Director of Temporal Affairs
- Facilities Management
- Information & Communications Services (ICS)
- Communications
- Security
- Travel
- External vendors (transportation, accommodation, catering, etc)
- Align teams through structured planning, clear documentation, and proactive communication
- Resolve cross-departmental challenges to ensure unified execution
Site Visits & Pre-Event Planning
- Conduct detailed on-site evaluations of venues, logistics, attendee flow, and operational risks
- Lead walkthroughs with internal teams and vendors to ensure readiness and alignment
- Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies for smooth event execution
On-the-Ground Event Execution
- Be physically present on-site before and during events to manage:
- Setup and studio rehearsals
- Live operations and adjustments
- Make real-time decisions, coordinating with the Area Presidency for leadership needs
- Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and calm leadership under pressure
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Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement
- Collaborate with Area Presidency, General Authorities, and executive leadership to plan and deliver events
- Partner with:
- Area Seventies
- Stake presidents
- Local leadership to coordinate regional logistics and participation
- Support high-profile and sensitive engagements with professionalism and situational awareness
Event Logistics & Vendor Management
- Coordinate all logistics, including:
- Venue sourcing
- Accommodation blocks
- Transportation
- Catering
- Permits
- Staffing
- Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure delivery against agreed expectations
- Oversee complex logistics such as:
- Multi-hotel contracts and rooming lists
- International travel coordination
- Large group movements
Project & Operational Management
- Develop detailed event plans, timelines, and documentation
- Lead cross-functional teams and volunteers to deliver a high-quality attendee experience
- Refine event processes based on feedback and execution outcomes
- Contribute to cross-functional committees and broader Area Office initiatives, sharing operational expertise
Financial Management
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, tracking, and reconciliation for all events
- Ensure cost-effective resource use while maintaining quality and experience standards
- Negotiate vendor pricing and oversee contract approvals
Key Strengths & Competencies
- Complex coordination: Expert ability to manage multi-country, large-scale events with numerous variable factors
- On-the-ground leadership: Strong real-time execution and adaptive problem-solving under pressure
- Detail orientation: Anticipates risks through thorough planning and preparation
- Communication & influence: Builds strong cross-departmental and leadership relationships
- Problem-solving & adaptability: Confidently handles last-minute changes and high-pressure scenarios
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Work Environment & Expectations
- Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, particularly during critical event periods
- Frequent international travel across the Europe North Area
- Operates in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with tight deadlines and evolving requirements
- Maintains the highest discretion and professionalism when supporting senior leadership
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, public relations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in event management, public relations, or related fields
- Proven ability to organise and coordinate complex, multi-country event logistics
- Strong project management and interpersonal communication skills, effective with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Technical & Soft Skills
- Software proficiency in tools for event coordination (scheduling, documentation, etc.)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, excelling in calm, rational decision-making
- Problem-solving creativity with adaptability to anticipate and resolve issues
- Independent self-starter who thrives under pressure and dynamic conditions
- Willingness to travel frequently
- English proficiency is mandatory; Portuguese is a significant advantage
Value of the Role
This position is critical in shaping meaningful, spiritually rich gatherings that fortify individuals and support the Church’s mission. Through meticulous planning, seamless cross-functional alignment, and hands-on leadership, the Events Manager ensures every event is a success on all levels.
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