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 role will involve supporting the events team on the planning and delivery of the events programme, during a busy time as they launch a new regional event.  This will include delivery of regular webinars and in-person events. The role will involve communicating with internal and external stakeholders including speakers. The Senior Associate will be required to manage multiple events and projects at the same time.   This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing events team as they prepare for their flagship event in Brazil, as well as launching a new regional (UAE) event.

Core Responsibilities

This is an end-to-end role with support needed on administration through to delivery, with the candidate required to provide holistic support across the event requirements 

Event Set Up & Delivery 

• Deliver the logistics for PRI webinars from set-up to delivery on the day.  This will include liaising with staff and external contacts including speakers and partners  

• Create and update event webpages 

• Create registration forms using FormAssembly 

• Research and arrange hotel accommodation for staff for in-person events. 

• Prepare name badges and materials for in-person events 

• Provide internal briefing resources for in-person event staff 

• Support in the delivery of in-person events onsite as needed 

 

Delegate & Speaker Communications

• Prepare and send event emails, including delegate communications and the event newsletter. 

• Manage delegate registrations and respond to enquiries 

• Support with speaker onboarding. This would include tracking speaker information, sending calendar invites, and scheduling briefing calls 

• Support with speaker information collation and upload to website (headshots, bios, titles, etc) 

General Tasks

• Track and report on event data eg, registrations, attendance, feedback 

• Help improve team resources on running online & in-person events 

• Support the events team with any other tasks or projects, including our flagship event PRI in Person, on an ad-hoc basis 

• 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 Marketing & Strategy Officer as required

 Person Specification

• Experience in event management with a proven track record of supporting online and in-person events 

• Excellent written communication and verbal presentation skills  

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

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

• Demonstrates a commitment to developing others and a growth mindset, actively pursuing continuous professional and personal development

• IT/Digital skills (Microsoft Office, website management systems, CRM, social media, webinar platforms, form builder.) Experience using Salesforce and BrightTalk an advantage. 

• Experience working in the UAE would be an advantage. 

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

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.