Events and Engagement Manager

UPP is the UK's leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation infrastructure, operating across a diverse portfolio of university partnerships. We're passionate about creating exceptional places for students to live and learn, and this opportunity plays a key role in strengthening engagement across our business, university partners and sector stakeholders. We are looking for an Events and Engagement Manager to join the Communications and Marketing team to lead the delivery of UPP's internal and external events programme, whilst supporting wider stakeholder engagement activity across the business.

Working closely with the Head of Communications & Marketing, Director of Sector Engagement and UPP Foundation, you'll deliver high-quality corporate events and engagement initiatives that support our strategic priorities, enhance our reputation and build meaningful relationships across the higher education sector. This role is based in our award-winning London office near London Bridge, Canon Street and Monument Stations, with regular travel across the UK, and offers hybrid working.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the successful delivery of UPP's internal events programme, including leadership conferences, monthly townhalls, our Annual Management Conference and People Awards.
• Plan and coordinate stakeholder, sector and university engagement events, conferences, exhibitions and networking activities.
• Manage event logistics, suppliers, venues, budgets and delegate communications.
• Support the delivery of UPP Foundation events and engagement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with university partners, sector stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Produce event materials, presentations, communications and briefing packs.
• Manage stakeholder databases, engagement plans and reporting.
• Monitor event performance, feedback and engagement metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement.

We are looking for you to already have experience in a similar role managing corporate events, conferences, stakeholder events or engagement programmes, with:

• Effective communication skills and experience working with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong event planning, project management and organisational skills, able to confidently manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing suppliers, venues and budgets.
• Positive, proactive and solutions oriented.
• Collaborative, adaptable and calm under pressure, with a passion for delivering exceptional stakeholder experiences and building lasting relationships.
• Knowledge of UK higher education, property or infrastructure sector and/or experience delivering foundation, charity or social impact events would be advantageous.

In return, we are offering a competitive salary with a great benefits package which includes:

• Discretionary performance bonus
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Pension
• Enhanced family leave policy
• Life assurance
• Training
• Two paid volunteering or personal development days
• Cycle-to-work scheme

We understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments which would support you through our recruitment process and help you to thrive at work.

UPP welcomes all applications and recognises the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities we work with and has a positive impact on our people, our student residents and our university partners.

Our core values of Innovation, Sustainability, Community, Partnership and Respect are fundamental to our culture and summarise what is important to our business and our people.

We are proud to be the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential and academic accommodation, with over 35,000 beds where more than 500,000 students from around the world have called home over the years. We provide a complete solution of Design, Build, Fund, and Operate (DBFO) student accommodation and campus facilities exclusively to the higher education sector. This means we not only design and create cutting edge sustainable buildings, but we also help finance them and successfully manage the…