Job title:                     Event Manager

Salary range:            £37,246 - £40,112

Type of contract:    Permanent

Location:                    London, Hybrid

Working hours:       35 hours per week

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced event professional to join our team.  The RCOG Events Team organises over 100 events a year for medical professionals in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology. 

We are responsible for all aspects of conference arrangements for face-to-face, virtual and hybrid events including programme and speakers, delegate management and event logistics. Since 2020, virtual events continue to form the core of our event programme along with some in-person practical courses and hybrid events.

Responsibilities:

As one of two Event Managers, you will have the following responsibilities.  

• To work with the Head of Events developing the activities of the Events Team and taking the lead on procedures and processes.

• To have responsibility for delivery of events, both face-to-face and virtually.

• To assist with the day-to-day management of the Events Team.

• To ensure a high standard of customer service to all event stakeholders, dealing with high level discussions and escalated issues.

• To provide guidance and support to other departments on event best practice across all formats.

• To deputise for the Head of Events when requested or when they are unavailable.

About you

This position will suit an experienced events professional who is looking to join a friendly, hardworking team running events to support our members. 

Requirements:

• Significant experience of conference or events management.

• Experience of producing and managing budget.

• Experience of implementing and working on cross-team projects.

• Experience of virtual event delivery.

• Experience of development process guidance and training peers/team members.

Our culture and benefits

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution after probation

• Enhanced occupational Maternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental leave policies

• Interest-free bike, season ticket and technology loans after probation

• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave

• Affinity staff networks

• Free lunch (onsite only)

• Employee Support Service counselling

• Life Assurance Scheme

• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply

• Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website, www.rcog-careers.org, to download the full job pack.

• Closing date: 10.00 am on Monday 20 February 2023

• If you have any additional questions about the role or how to apply, please contact the People Team on 020 7772 6453 or jobs@rcog.org.uk.

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We are therefore looking for candidates whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups at the College such as those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.