Director of Events and Exhibition Sales

3 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom ROYAL COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS Full time

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and results-driven Director of Events and Exhibition Sales to join the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). In this pivotal role, you will lead our Events and Corporate Development teams, driving innovative partnerships and delivering sustainable income through creative sponsorship and event strategies. This role is integral to advancing RCOG’s mission by generating resources that support improvements in women’s healthcare worldwide.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and execution of short- and long-term sponsorship and exhibition strategies.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for new commercial products and services.
  • Build and nurture effective, collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders.
  • Drive sustainable commercial income streams from the RCOG building at 10 Union Street, the RCOG brand, and other College assets.

For the full list of responsibilities, please refer to the recruitment pack.

About you

This position is well-suited to an inquisitive and goal-driven person who is looking to lead and develop high performing teams and create innovative ways to grow and diversify RCOG’s income.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in delivering large-scale events and generating income through sponsorship, exhibitions, and commercial innovation.
  • A strong background in managing or supervising teams to uphold quality and high standards.
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills to foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

While we value the above experiences, we also welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds who are enthusiastic about joining an inclusive organisation committed to ambitious goals.

Our culture and benefits

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

  • Agile and flexible working
  • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
  • Up to 10% employer pension contribution after probation
  • Enhanced occupational Maternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental leave policies
  • Interest-free bike, season ticket and technology loans after probation
  • Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
  • Affinity staff networks
  • Free lunch (onsite only)
  • Employee Support Service counselling
  • Life Assurance Scheme
  • Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply:

  • Closing date: 10.00 am on Monday 13 January 2025.
  • We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We are therefore looking for candidates whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups at the College such as those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.



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