Event Manager

Event Manager - FTC for 24 months

Salary - £45,970 rising to £48,388 per annum plus agile working allowance

Our range of excellent benefits include 39 days holiday allowance including bank holidays in addition to 4 days Christmas closure, 21 hours wellbeing leave, wellbeing contribution, generous pension scheme and commitment to personal growth through funded learning.

You will be homebased within the UK in line with our agile working policy with the view to attend meetings and events across the UK when required.

Applied pro-rata if working part-time

Job summary

Are you an experienced Event Manager looking for a new challenge? This position requires strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Events Manager to ensure the operational delivery of all NAHT events, including but not limited to training courses, conferences (including Annual Conference), consultancies and roadshows, ensuring they are organised and delivered to high professional standards, taking proper account of Health & Safety, Equality Act and Data Protection legislation.

This role is also responsible for developing, monitoring and managing budgets for all events to ensure they are delivered on budget and generate surplus for the organisation.

You will shape events from start to finish, collaborating closely with NAHT teams and external partners to deliver against clearly defined objectives.

Person specification

We are looking for a proactive individual who has significant experience of managing the delivery of courses on a commercial basis, including use of event management systems and collection of fees. You will need strong multi-tasking and prioritisation skills and be able to work on several projects simultaneously.

Attention to detail is really key for this role and you must be comfortable working in a small team and be happy to support the team with the nitty gritty admin when required as well as the bigger tasks of event management. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must, as well as being comfortable dealing with a wide range of stakeholders. Being highly confident in in the use of MS-Word and MS-Excel is essential for this role.

About us

NAHT represents more than 37,000 school leaders in early years, primary, secondary/post primary and special schools, making us the largest association for school leaders in the UK. Our members consist of all categories of school leaders. We provide representation, advice and training for school leaders in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We use our voice at the highest levels of government to influence policy for the benefit of leaders and learners everywhere.

NAHT is an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can embrace and value individuality. We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion and encourage all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact the People team.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 th October 2024

First interview - 31 st October 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)

Second interview - 7 th November 2024 (in person, at our offices in London Bridge)

Applications from agencies will not be accepted