Research Events Executive

Location: Stratford, London (high flex - we would expect you to be in the office 1-2 days per week). Some events require weekend work and travel around the UK, and potentially internationally

**Salary**: £26,000 - £29,000pa depending on experience + benefits

Contract Type / Hours: Permanent / Full time 35 hours per week

Are you a passionate Events Executive looking for a new challenge working with the world’s leading independent cancer charity? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you to use your skills and help us beat cancer

We are looking for a Research Events Executive to join the Research, Brand and Communications team on a permanent basis.

What will I be doing?

It is the role of the Research Brand and Communications team to engage with the world’s greatest scientific minds - informing, facilitating, and inspiring them to join us to beat cancer sooner. In this role, you will provide event and communication support to the Research Brand and Communications team, to deliver a portfolio of professional events and webinars which attract experts and key-decision makers from around the globe.

Some of the key duties include:

- Work closely with the Event Manager and Senior Event Manager to support the planning and delivery of a portfolio of c.20 virtual and face-to-face events per year.
- Coordinate the day-to-day administrative running of events and webinars including data entry, delegate bookings and tracking, delegate correspondence, and updating the website.
- Support on all financial administration of events, including raising invoices and purchase orders and settling speaker expenses and refunds.
- Working with the Senior Manager, prepare high quality event communications and all onsite materials for events, including joining instructions, badges and sign-in sheets, ensuring all material is aligned with our branding guidelines and are timely, professional and engaging. Be the first point of contact for delegate queries.
- Liaise with high profile speakers and CRUK leadership when needed to ensure all travel and accommodation requirements are met in advance of the event.
- Liaise with venues, suppliers, travel agencies and coordinate any travel requirements to and from events for the R&I directorate.
- Plan and deliver targeted scientific meetings and webinars, working closely with an internal content leads and external programme committees.
- Organise our exhibitor attendance at external events working closely with designers, suppliers and teams across R&I to coordinate requirements.
- Attend and provide support at events (UK & International).

What skills are we looking for?

We are looking for a self-starter with excellent communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a true passion for working in events.

You will bring to the role:

- Experience in the delivery of events, conferences or exhibitions
- Experience of working across several projects with conflicting deadlines
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision and to take decisions rapidly when needed, while knowing when to seek guidance and support
- Willingness to work outside normal office hours. Some events require weekend work and travel around the UK, and potentially internationally
- A passion for Cancer Research UK and events/event management
- Educated to a degree level/equivalent or an event management qualification/equivalent is desirable
- Administration and IT skills (proficient in word, outlook and excel)

What will I gain?

Without you we wouldn’t be able to achieve our aim of seeing 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034. So we want to reward you in as many ways as possible. Our benefits package includes discounts on anything from travel to technology, generous holiday allowance, gym membership, childcare vouchers and much more. You’ll also be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. And ultimately you’ll know that you’ll be changing lives through your work.

If you’re as ambitious as we are, join our collective force and enjoy an excellent career, as we save lives and add years.
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