About the PRI

The PRI is the world’s leading proponent of responsible investment. It works to understand the investment implications of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and to support its international network of investor signatories in incorporating these factors into their investment and ownership decisions. The PRI acts in the long-term interests of its signatories, of the financial markets and economies in which they operate and ultimately of the environment and society as a whole. The PRI is truly independent. It encourages investors to use responsible investment to enhance returns and better manage risks but does not operate for its own profit; it engages with global policymakers but is not associated with any government; it is supported by, but not part of, the United Nations.

Working at the PRI provides an opportunity to engage with highly motivated, culturally diverse professionals on a wide range of cutting edge issues, such as income inequality through the lens of sustainable finance. The PRI provides scope for development at all levels with opportunities for project leadership and management working alongside some of the most influential signatories and leaders across financial markets and economies.  In combination with a supportive culture that encourages continuous learning and flexible working policies, PRI is a highly engaging place to work on truly transformative issues.

Job Description

The events manager’s core responsibility is to deliver a series of 6-8 [Digital] Forum events per year, which form the backbone of the PRI’s events calendar. Working with one direct report, they are also responsible for managing the PRI’s extensive calendar of webinars, and will be expected to take the lead in introducing new systems and process improvements. The successful candidate will be required to work with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation, as well as external partners and suppliers. The demands of the PRI and its events calendar change regularly, and so it is essential for the events manager to be able to adapt and take on additional tasks where necessary to support the wider goals of the team.

Core Responsibilities:

■ Project manage a series of one-day conferences (currently being held online) including project/timeline planning, supplier negotiation and liaison.

■ Work with the Director of Events and Events Content Manager to design and execute marketing campaigns to maximise delegate attendance at these events.

■ Co-ordinate the activities of internal colleagues to ensure the events are delivered effectively and on time.

■ Oversee the PRI’s very busy calendar of webinars: suggest and implement process improvements, troubleshoot and liaise with content staff when required.

■ Collate and analyse delegate data for PRI conferences and webinars; communicate this information effectively to colleagues in writing and through internal presentations.

■ Work with the PRI’s IT team and with supplier contacts to optimise our use of platforms such as Salesforce, BrightTalk and Zoom.

■ Line management of one Events Assistant.

■ Provide assistance to the wider events team in its delivery of PRI events.

■ Provide regular reporting to the Director of Events as required.

Core Competencies:

PRI expects roles at a ‘Senior Associate level’ within the organisation to demonstrate skills across the following core competencies:

■ Analytical

•Uses business knowledge and analysis to identify issues, applying fact-based insight to develop and evaluate options, offering solutions in a timely manner

•Identifies gaps in working practices that impact effectiveness and proposes solutions

•Maintains a professional and impartial stance in assessing all information which feeds into decision making

•Balances rigour with pragmatism in conducting analyses that are fit for purpose

•Effectively reviews and quality-checks all analyses

■ Business Awareness

•Focuses on maximising Signatory or operational value and driving PRI outcomes

•Actively keeps up-to-date with developments both within the PRI and externally

•Utilises knowledge and experience across the PRI to ensure highest quality outputs are delivered

•Balances the internal needs of the PRI and that of Signatory Organisations to deliver outputs

•Understands how own area of responsibility drives value to the PRI and meets its mission

■ Collaborative

•Builds consensus and trust amongst team members and wider colleagues

•Is responsive to feedback, proactively following up to ensure any issues are resolved

•Proactively engages with colleagues in the wider organisation to gain a broader understanding of issues

•Flexes style and approach based on colleagues’ level of understanding and preferences

■ Communicative

•Speaks in a variety of settings, varying style based on type of audience

•Uses a variety of innovative methods in presentations to engage the audience and improve their understanding

•Clarifies matters/issues by absorbing and understanding relevant information and feeding them back in concise terms

•Engages the recipient using their language, tailoring communication style for the audience

■ Developmental

•Knows and leverages own strengths

•Actively seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge/ experience

•Gains input and facilitates challenge to improve processes and new ways of working

•Actively seeks and shares feedback wherever possible, as a means of improvement

•Maintains a local network of contacts to encourage knowledge sharing

■ Structured

•Has a strong sense of execution and delivery, working to agreed deadlines, involving relevant colleagues and allowing enough time for review and quality assurance

•Monitors and reports on progress, providing regular updates as appropriate

•Builds time into work plans or projects to assess performance and provide feedback

Technical Competencies & Experience:

■ Experience of project managing business conferences, ideally within a financial services environment.

■ Proven track record of delivering both digital and in-person events.

■ Experience of, or interest in, working for a non-profit membership organisation.

■ High level of proficiency with IT systems including online event platforms, CRM systems and email marketing tools. Knowledge of Salesforce would be a bonus.

■ Experience of working closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and senior colleagues.

■ Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with experience of recording and analysing large volumes of event data.

■ Ability to work on a number of projects at once, take a broad view of the organisation’s needs, and provide ad hoc assistance to colleagues as required.

■ Line management experience is desirable.

■ Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills

■ A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others, the ability to foster an inclusive working environment

■ Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

■ Good project management skills

■ As this is a global role, international travel may be required.

■ Language skills, other than English, are desirable but not essential