About the role

Programme Manager for Major Events at London & Partners, focusing on strategic project management and stakeholder engagement. Contributing to London’s international strategy to enhance the city's reputation.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the Major Event Pipeline to ensure strong programme calendar in short- medium- and long-term for the city. Support L&P’s contribution to pitch process for contestable events, developing packages of city support to enhance bids.
Lead on key Major Events accounts, managing multiple external stakeholders and ensuring that our planning, budgeting and delivery maximises the event’s opportunity for London and London’s narrative.
Maintain relationships with key external stakeholders, private sector event organisers, rights owners, venues and sponsors, ensuring maximum support is gained for relevant major events. These include the GLA Culture and Major Sports Events teams.
Represent London & Partners and the Major Events team by hosting guests, networking with partners, sponsors, VIPs and international federations.
Monitor city and worldwide developments in events, sport and cultural industries to identify opportunities and risks to current and future Major Event activities.
Provide advice on aspects of event delivery including risk management; maximising social and economic benefits; marketing/PR; sponsorship; brand compliance; business planning and tendering processes.
Identify potential opportunities to generate VIK to support the delivery of major events.
Maintenance of accurate records to ensure accurate reporting of projects. Manage programme budgets including procurement and invoice process.
Any other reasonable duties as allocated by the line manager.

Strong skills in managing complex projects, with a well-organised and flexible approach and excellent attention to detail.
Experience in positively engaging with internal and external stakeholders, in confident and articulate manner.
Ability to prioritise workload, working effectively and independently in a fast-paced and environment.
Effectively contribute to creative and innovative solutions to projects and objectives.
Confidence to take responsibility and ownership of programmes and tasks, with a continual aim for improvement.
Help foster collaboration, constructive dialogue and builds trust with peers, with a personable and collaborative manner.
Experience of working with a CRM system, preferably Salesforce.
Familiarity with Monday.com or similar project /task management system.
Experience of public events and activations in London involving multiple stakeholders desired but not essential.
Experiential/event marketing experience desired but not essential

💰 **Competitive Salary:** We value your contributions and ensure you are rewarded accordingly.
📚 **Learning & Development Opportunities:** Continuous growth is at the heart of our culture, with ample opportunities for professional development.
🤝 **Strong Culture of Belonging:** We foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and supported.
🌐 **Various Networks for Staff:** Connect with like-minded colleagues through our numerous staff networks.
🏦 **Competitive Pension Scheme:** Secure your future with our robust pension plan.
🔗 **Networking Opportunities:** Expand your professional network within your chosen field.
🌍 **Geopolitical Insights:** Gain unique perspectives on global economic and political trends.
🏠 **Hybrid Working Arrangement:** Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in-office.
✈️ **WorkFlex:** Take advantage of opportunities to work abroad and experience different cultures.