Departmental Engagement and Leadership Events Lead

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full time

Job summary

The Organisation Design and Development (OD&D) team, sitting within Organisational and People Change, plays a key role across MHCLG: improving our organisational agility and change readiness; providing organisational design and development consultancy support; engaging our leaders on our organisational journey and culture; and finding innovative approaches to bringing the employee voice to the surface and enhancing the employee experience. We are looking for someone who can lead our internal engagement programme and contribute to organisational development activity to support us in our ambition.

Effective engagement is a critical enabler of a healthy and effective organisation, and our team has responsibility for translating complex organisational strategies, changes and priorities into a clear and cohesive narrative for our people. We strive to create dynamic and fun opportunities for leaders and colleagues to connect and collaborate on organisational activity and are passionate about giving people space to share thoughts and be curious. We also have a role to play in the development of our leaders, working with leaders to encourage them to lead across the organisation and drive the whole system forward.

Travel to offices and event locations around the UK will be required

Job description

This role sits at the helm of this engagement work and the post-holder will have the chance to work collaboratively with teams right across PC&C, internal communications, other corporate and strategy teams, as well as leaders inside and outside the department to shape the programme of work. This is a high-profile role that works across the whole Department and has exposure right up to the Executive Committee, and it will require someone who is curious, creative and up for a challenge.

Some of the specific responsibilities you will hold include:

Developing our internal narrative, building strong relationships across the change team, and beyond, to weave strategy, change, inclusion, and capability activity into our engagement plans
Responsibility for designing and delivering leadership events and business as usual leadership engagement, working with SCS sponsors and engaging our executive team in the development of initiatives, to ensure our leaders are well informed, feel part of a two-way dialogue and are working together to lead the department
Leading on the internal engagement programme for our Permanent Secretary, working directly with her office to create a fun and varied programme of activity, helping our people feel connected to, and heard-by, the top of the organisation
Owning our regional engagement and community building activity, working collaboratively with SCS across the UK to create innovative and purposeful employee engagement experiences, driving increased collaboration and connection across our workforce
Sharing the insights and learning from our engagement activity with colleagues across the corporate centre to help inform our wider work on organisational development, proactively contributing ideas and energy

Person specification

You will have experience in leading internal engagement or communication activity, confident in facilitation and event design, and be familiar with the field of organisational development

You will have very strong organisational planning skills, with experience of project managing events, working with suppliers, and managing multiple streams of activity at once

You will have credibility and experience of working with senior leaders, and be able to confidently engage with and influence leaders at all levels of the organisations

You will have strong communications skills and be experienced at presenting information in user-friendly and professional ways and absorbing and sharing different types of data

You will be a problem solver and strategic thinker who is pro-active in coming up with ideas and adapting approaches as needed, able to make connections between local activity and the wider organisation.

You will be collaborative, able to work with colleagues in an inclusive and supportive manner and will have experience of bringing multi-disciplined teams together to work towards a shared goal.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �51,934, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government contributes �15,045 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%

  • Departmental Engagement and Leadership Events Coordinator

    5 days ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full time

    Job SummaryThe Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's Organisational Design and Development (OD&D) team plays a pivotal role in enhancing the department's organisational agility and change readiness. We are seeking a skilled professional to lead our internal engagement programme and contribute to organisational development activities.Key...

  • Departmental Engagement and Leadership Events Coordinator

    5 days ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Full time

    Job SummaryThe Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's Organisational Design and Development (OD&D) team plays a pivotal role in enhancing the department's organisational agility and change readiness. We are seeking a skilled professional to lead our internal engagement programme and contribute to organisational development activities.Key...

  • Event Technology Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom aps Events and Media Full time

    Event Technology ManagerAbout the Company: aps Events and Media is a premier events and media production firm, renowned for its expertise in orchestrating global events and pioneering digital media solutions tailored for the healthcare sector.Position Overview:Proven experience in technical audiovisual management and project oversight from inception to...

  • Event Technical Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom aps Events and Media Full time

    Company Overviewaps Events and Media is a prominent and versatile events and media production firm known for its innovative approach, particularly in the healthcare sector.Position OverviewWe are currently seeking a Technical Production Manager to enhance our dynamic project teams.This role requires a blend of technical acumen and project management skills...

  • Events and Marketing Leader

    4 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

    Are you an enthusiastic and results-oriented professional with a flair for orchestrating impactful events?If this resonates with you, we have an exciting opportunity available.In the role of Head of Events at The Portfolio Group, you will assume complete responsibility for our events and seminar initiatives, concentrating on enhancing business development...

  • Conference and Events

    3 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

    Are you a dynamic and driven individual with a passion for creating successful events and seminars? Do you have a talent for motivating teams and a knack for exceeding sales targets? ... Our client, nestled in the heart of Manchester, are a leading business services provider with a thriving Events Department that plays a crucial role in generating sales...

  • Conference and Events

    3 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

    Are you a dynamic and driven individual with a passion for creating successful events and seminars? Do you have a talent for motivating teams and a knack for exceeding sales targets? ... Our client, nestled in the heart of Manchester, are a leading business services provider with a thriving Events Department that plays a crucial role in generating sales...

  • Chief Events Officer

    4 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

    Are you an enthusiastic and motivated professional with a flair for orchestrating impactful events?If this resonates with you, we have an exciting opportunity.In the role of Head of Events and Marketing at The Portfolio Group, you will assume comprehensive responsibility for our seminars and events initiative, concentrating on enhancing new business...

  • Senior Events Strategist

    4 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

    Are you an enthusiastic and results-oriented professional with a flair for orchestrating impactful events?If this resonates with you, we have an exciting opportunity at The Portfolio Group.In the role of Head of Events and Marketing, you will be entrusted with the comprehensive management of our seminar and events initiatives, with a keen focus on driving...

  • Head of Events

    3 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

    Are you a dynamic and driven individual with a passion for creating successful events and seminars? Do you have a talent for motivating teams and a knack for exceeding sales targets? ... if so, we have the perfect role for you! Our client, nestled in the heart of Manchester, are a leading business services provider with a thriving Events Department that...

  • Head of Events

    3 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

    Are you a dynamic and driven individual with a passion for creating successful events and seminars? Do you have a talent for motivating teams and a knack for exceeding sales targets? ... if so, we have the perfect role for you! Our client, nestled in the heart of Manchester, are a leading business services provider with a thriving Events Department that...

  • Communication and Engagement Lead

    3 months ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Communications and Engagement Lead to continue to develop and deliver the Alliance’s communications and engagement strategy. Our Alliance brings together clinical and managerial leaders from health and social care organisations across the region, alongside patient...

  • Marketing and Events Manager

    3 months ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

    Are you a dynamic and driven individual with a passion for creating successful events and seminars? Do you have a talent for motivating teams and a knack for exceeding sales targets? If so, we have the perfect role for you! Our client, nestled in the heart of Manchester, are a leading business services provider with a thriving Events Department that plays a...

  • Head of Events and Marketing

    1 month ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

    Are you a dynamic and driven individual with a passion for creating successful events and seminars? Do you have a talent for motivating teams and a knack for exceeding sales targets? If so, we have the perfect role for you! Our client, nestled in the heart of Manchester, are a leading business services provider with a thriving Events Department that plays a...

  • Head of Events

    3 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

    Are you a dynamic and driven individual with a passion for creating successful events and seminars? Do you have a talent for motivating teams and a knack for exceeding sales targets?... if so, we have the perfect role for you!Our client, nestled in the heart of Manchester, are a leading business services provider with a thriving Events Department that plays...

  • Head of Events

    1 month ago

    Manchester,, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

    Are you a dynamic and driven individual with a passion for creating successful events and seminars? Do you have a talent for motivating teams and a knack for exceeding sales targets?... if so, we have the perfect role for you!Our client, nestled in the heart of Manchester, are a leading business services provider with a thriving Events Department that plays...

  • Head of Events

    1 month ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

    Are you a dynamic and driven individual with a passion for creating successful events and seminars? Do you have a talent for motivating teams and a knack for exceeding sales targets?... if so, we have the perfect role for you!Our client, nestled in the heart of Manchester, are a leading business services provider with a thriving Events Department that plays...

  • Marketing and Events Manager

    3 months ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

    Are you a dynamic and driven individual with a passion for creating successful events and seminars? Do you have a talent for motivating teams and a knack for exceeding sales targets? If so, we have the perfect role for you!Our client, nestled in the heart of Manchester, are a leading business services provider with a thriving Events Department that plays a...

  • Head of Events and Marketing

    1 month ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom The Portfolio Group Full time

    Are you a dynamic and driven individual with a passion for creating successful events and seminars? Do you have a talent for motivating teams and a knack for exceeding sales targets? If so, we have the perfect role for you!Our client, nestled in the heart of Manchester, are a leading business services provider with a thriving Events Department that plays a...

  • Event Staff

    3 months ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Kimbu Events LTD Full time

    **KIMBU EVENTS **recruits on behalf of leading Festivals and Live Events, across Liverpool and Manchester, and we are currently looking for vibrant enthusiastic **Event Staff** to join our team. **We are fully flexible, and shifts vary depending on your availability and schedule.** **Our event staff will have the opportunity to be part of some of the...