Programme and Events Officer

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a prestigious society to recruit a Programme and Events Officer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver high-profile events while managing the full lifecycle of an awards programme that celebrates excellence in the sciences.

As Programme and Events Officer, you will oversee the awards and events programme, manage relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure each project is successfully delivered from start to finish. We are seeking a highly organised, proactive individual with a strong background in project and event management.

Job Title: Programme and Events Officer
Location: Central London (Hybrid - minimum of 2 days per week)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (including some evening and weekend work)
Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month fixed-term (maternity cover)

Responsibilities:

Awards Administration: Oversee the annual nomination cycle, maintain accurate records, handle communications, and coordinate with suppliers.
Event Management: Plan and deliver a range of prestigious events, managing logistics, catering, and participant engagement to ensure an outstanding experience.
Committee Support: Organise committee meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, and assist with panel discussions.
Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with awardees, committee members, and other key stakeholders.
Budget Management: Manage event budgets, ensuring all activities are delivered within agreed financial parameters.Person Specification:
Experience:

Proven experience managing complex projects or events, especially involving multiple stakeholders.
Committee support or senior stakeholder engagement experience is highly desirable.Skills:

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail, able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and customer-focused approach.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and CRM/database systems for efficient information management.Attributes:

Proactive and adaptable, with a collaborative mindset. Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.
Demonstrates enthusiasm for continuous improvement and process enhancement.If you are passionate about impactful projects and excited to support excellence in the sciences, we would love to hear from you.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout



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