Head of Events

A London-based think tank is looking for a Head of Events to join their established and collaborative team in their office in Westminster. This is a part-time role, 3 days per week, with flexible days. The hours are 9.30-6pm.

This is a brand-new position, so it needs someone confident and experienced to make it their own. As Head of Events, your main focus will be organizing, running, and expanding their week-long fellowship program, as well as running other events throughout the year and maintaining their strong alumni network. The role would also involve the potential for presenting innovative ideas to the Senior Management Team about how to grow the program and identify emerging talent throughout the country and in a broad range of sectors.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Management of the main fellowship program, including:
  • Oversight and coordination of the application process
  • Booking and liaising with speakers
  • Helping articulate program goals and expectations while supporting individual fellowship needs
  • Coordination of the program, including pastoral duties
  • Manage the program's budget, monitor expenditures, keep accurate financial records, and ensure cost-effectiveness in event, travel, and accommodation planning
  • Develop promotional materials and outreach strategies to recruit participants and raise public awareness of the Fellowship
• Attend recruitment fairs or relevant conferences as necessary and build relationships with relevant networks, including universities
• Planning of other events throughout the year, including sourcing and booking venues, approaching and liaising with speakers, managing invites, and on-the-day coordination of events
• Expanding the program, which will include presenting innovative ideas to the Senior Management Team about how to grow the cohort and expand the organization's ability to identify emerging talent throughout the country, which could require some ad-hoc travel