Our client, a leading organisation within the healthcare and research sector, is seeking a proactive Education and Events Manager to join their team. This is a key role leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of educational events and projects that make a real impact in the medical and scientific community. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for delivering exceptional events, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning and delivery of conferences, events, webinars, and advisory committee meetings.
Ensure all events are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality and accreditation standards.
Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing teams to promote events and secure sponsorship.
Oversee end-to-end event logistics, including venue coordination, speaker management, registration, and technical delivery.
Manage event budgets in collaboration with Finance, ensuring accurate forecasting and timely invoicing.
Produce post-event reports, including evaluation, impact analysis, and clear summaries of complex discussions.
Maintain compliance with accreditation bodies and governance requirements.
Deputise for senior management as required.
Build and maintain effective relationships with clinicians, researchers, industry partners, patient organisations, and key opinion leaders.
Work closely with stakeholders to ensure programme alignment with strategic objectives.
Represent the organisation at external meetings, events, and networking opportunities.
Support funding activity, including the securing of unrestricted educational grants.
Lead and support a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing events team.
Identify development opportunities and support the professional growth of team members.
What We’re Looking For
Degree level education or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
Proven experience managing complex educational or professional events.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capability.
Solid financial acumen, including budget and sponsorship management.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
A problem-solving mindset, with the ability to remain adaptable under pressure.
Desirable:
Knowledge of healthcare or scientific research.
Experience in event coordination within healthcare or education settings.
Familiarity with compliance, accreditation, and funding processes.
Additional Information
International travel required, sometimes at short notice.
Occasional work outside normal hours.
Flexibility to support wider business operations as needed.
Hybrid role - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home