External Engagement Officer

Are you passionate about creating impact through meaningful engagement? Do you thrive in dynamic environments with constant opportunities to connect and learn? If so, the Office of Health Economics (OHE) is looking for an External Engagement Officer to drive our engagement efforts and help amplify our reach.

As part of our team, you'll work with leading economists to connect our groundbreaking research in health economics with a global audience, fostering partnerships and delivering high-profile events that make a difference in healthcare. Reporting directly to our Director of External Affairs, you'll be responsible for managing OHE's external engagement activities, including events, partnerships, educational initiatives, and internal coordination.

About OHE

With over 60 years of expertise, OHE is the world's oldest independent health economics research organisation. Our work informs decision-making on global health issues, partnering with universities, charities, governments, and industry to address pressing health challenges. Learn more about our work at

About the role

• Events Management: Lead and coordinate OHE's webinars, annual lectures, and other key events, working closely with research, marketing, and communications teams to ensure impactful delivery.
• OHE Academy: Organise and manage educational initiatives such as masterclasses for stakeholders, providing top-tier learning experiences.
• External Relations & Partnerships: Identify and build strategic partnerships, manage sponsorships, and disseminate OHE's research to key audiences.
• Internal Engagement: Coordinate team events and align internal strategies with our external engagement goals.

About you

Essential:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communications, event management, public relations, or a related field;
• proven experience in event coordination and stakeholder engagement; strong project management skills;
• and experience with digital event platforms and social media.

Desirable:

• Background in health, international affairs, or education;
• familiarity with CRM software and educational programme development.

What we value

• Detail-oriented and highly organised
• Proactive with strong problem-solving skills
• Collaborative with excellent communication abilities
• Adaptable and enthusiastic about driving impact

Join OHE and help us shape the future of healthcare through innovative research and influential partnerships!

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the role.

How to Apply

Please email your CV and cover letter (each no longer than two pages) by an email by 5pm GMT on 9th January 2025.

Successful candidates will then be invited to an in-person interview comprising a 1-hour interview and short task assessment. Face to face interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held at our offices in London.

The OHE is committed to equality of opportunity. Anyone will be considered for a role within our business, and we will welcome applications from all candidates regardless of background. Proof of right to work in the UK will be required by the start of employment.

Place of Work

This role is hybrid, meaning that you have flexibility to work remotely and to work from our London Bridge office. Candidates must however be located within an easy commute to London as there will be the requirement to work at our offices in London for certain staff meetings or events, and to collaborate with colleagues for some project activities.

Company Benefits

In return you will receive a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus 3 days off at Christmas, 6% minimum employer pension contributions (double employee contribution up to 10%), life assurance, private medical insurance, travel insurance and a monthly wellbeing