Head of Events to Confidential Not-For-Profit Organisation

Oplu is leading the search for a Head of Events at a confidential British not-for-profit organisation in central London.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will develop, produce, and deliver a 30+ event annual programme spanning business, social, sporting, and major set-piece occasions.

This is a full-time, permanent role, 35 hours per week, with a minimum of four days per week in the office. £50,000 gross per annum + benefits.

The role includes line management of the Events and Marketing Officer, full budget ownership, events marketing across the organisation’s channels, including website, e-newsletters, social media and members’ magazine, and development of the organisation’s sustainability programme.

The role

• Full event process ownership from concept to completion.
• 30+ events per year across business, social, sporting, and major set-piece occasions.
• Full budget design and management, working with the Head of Finance.
• Line management of the Events and Marketing Officer.
• Marketing and communications for the events programme.
• Sustainability programme development.
• Stakeholder engagement with members, partners, and the organisation’s President.

The brief

• Proven senior event management experience, including programming, budgeting, on-site delivery, marketing, and supplier management.
• Marketing development experience, online and offline.
• Strong stakeholder management to senior and C-suite level.
• Website content management confidence.
• Salesforce experience is a strong advantage.
• B2B or membership-organisation events experience is a strong advantage.
• Right to live and work in the UK.

Compensation: £50,000 gross per annum + benefits, including 25 days’ holiday and contributory pension.