Senior Events Manager at IOSH, Leicester, United Kingdom

Lead the planning and delivery of international conferences and professional development events to elevate standards in the health and safety sector, fostering member engagement and workplace safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop varied event formats including in-person, virtual, and on-demand sessions aligned with member expectations.
• Partner with volunteers, internal staff, and external collaborators to transform expert knowledge into compelling educational content.
• Monitor industry developments and competitor activities to ensure event relevance and innovation.
• Oversee event execution to meet deadlines, budgets, and quality benchmarks.
• Optimize operational processes for efficient delivery without compromising standards or outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in comprehensive event management, particularly in professional development or membership organizations.
• Advanced organizational skills for managing concurrent projects, timelines, and financial resources.
• Exceptional interpersonal abilities to foster partnerships with executives, vendors, and volunteers.
• Proficiency in leveraging digital tools to create effective virtual and accessible learning experiences.
• Creative problem-solving to innovate offerings and align events with organizational objectives.
• Data-driven approach to evaluate event impact and inform strategic improvements.
• Desirable: Affiliation or pursuit of membership in a pertinent professional association.

Education

Vocational

Benefits And Growth

• Competitive salary range of £33,000 to £41,250 annually.
• Hybrid work model requiring at least two days weekly in the Wigston, Leicester office, with the rest remote.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure, and option to purchase additional days.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan provided.
• Salary sacrifice pension with minimum 3% employee contribution matched by 5% from IOSH.
• Performance-based pay incentives.
• Up to five paid volunteering days annually.
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and family wellbeing support.