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’s three distinct capabilities relate to the core elements of the PRI’s approach to achieving a sustainable financial system.

• Translate RI (Responsible Investment) thought leadership into insights and practical support that is tailored to what signatories need to progress their RI practice

• Convene our vast network to create opportunities for collaborative action

• Harness our global scale to influence policymakers and regulators to effect system change

Job Description

The Senior Events Manager will report into the Director of Events to support the planning and delivery of the events programme, including regular webinars and in-person events. The role will support the planning and delivery of the side event programme at our annual conference, PRI in Person taking place in Toronto on 8-10 October. The role will involve communicating with internal and external stakeholders including speakers. The Events Manager will be required to manage multiple events and projects at the same time. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the Director of Events in delivering against the team’s business plan and budget

• Provide regular reporting to the Director of Events and Chief Operating Officer as required Support delivery of webinar programme, liaising with staff and external contacts including speakers and partners

• Support delivery of the side event programme at our annual conference, PRI in Person

• Create event registration and feedback forms

• Prepare and send event emails including marketing emails, delegate communications and event newsletter

• Create and update event webpages

• Manage delegate registrations

• Prepare name badges and materials for in-person events

• Support in-person events onsite as needed

• Respond to delegate enquiries

• Update event data within Salesforce

• Report on event data eg: registrations, attendance, feedback

• Assist the events team with any other tasks on an ad-hoc basis

• Provide regular reporting to the Event Director as required

• Please note this role will require the candidate to travel to the event in Toronto for the event in October

Person Specification

• Experience in event management with a proven track record of delivering online events

• Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills

• IT/Digital skills (Microsoft Office, website management systems, CRM, social media, webinar platforms, form builder.)

• A collaborative and consultative approach to working with others and committed to fostering an inclusive environment 

• Very good project management skills, with experience in delivering multiple projects successfully, including directing both internal and external stakeholders

We particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups, including Black, Asian, and other People of Colour, those with visible or non-visible disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates and those who are neurodivergent.

The PRI is committed to offering flexibility to our employees, both formal (e.g. part-time work) and informal (e.g. a shift in hours to accommodate caring responsibilities). Please talk to us about how we could make this role flexible for you.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.