Events Manager; FTC

Final date to receive applications: 23 October 2026

Department: Engagement & External Affairs

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Home Based (UK)

Compensation: £40,000 / year

Understanding the needs of the client, the audience and Innovate UK Business Connect, the Events Manager will use their experience and creativity in designing and producing event experiences to deliver effective and impactful campaigns that target diverse audiences.

Working in partnership with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders and clients to ensure that campaign objectives are clear, and that skill sets from across the organisation are used to generate maximum return on investment.

This role will ensure that at each touchpoint with each client, audience or partner, Innovate UK Business Connect is contributing towards the creation of a network of innovators so powerful, its ideas will change the world.

• Work with colleagues to design and deliver events that will achieve client and Innovate UK Business Connect objectives.
• Ensure that all event attendees, including speakers, sponsors, delegates, partners, and colleagues enjoy a seamless and high-quality user journey, from pre-event to post-event.
• Be creative in delivering innovative events, using a combination of consumer and business facing initiatives.
• Collaborate across Innovate UK Business Connect, ensuring that cross-company skill sets are deployed, and Innovate UK Business Connect strategy and values are key to every event.
• Budget time and expenditure effectively, ensuring that project owners are aware of any changes to forecast or anticipated outcomes well in advance of project closure.
• Set objectives for events and measure success against objectives.
• Liaise effectively and clearly with contractors to ensure that Innovate UK Business Connect are recognised as a valued, open and collaborative client.
• Ensure that Innovate UK Business Connect events become renowned for the high quality of experience and impact they deliver to audiences and partners.
• Ensure that Innovate UK Business Connect gathers knowledge about all event attendees and their event experience to ensure that we continually improve their experience.

These roles and responsibilities will scale and adapt according to the changing needs of the business and the innovation landscape in the UK.

• Event operations, design, contracting or production experience - live and online.
• Experience of working across both online and face-to-face events.
• Proven ability to handle challenging environments, individuals, and unforeseen circumstances.
• Experience of delivering brilliant execution to exceptionally high standard.
• Experience of working within and across teams.
• Experience of working across multiple regions and demographics.

• Holistic skillset including planning and organisational skills, technical skills, relationship building, design awareness and production skills.
• Being able to excel when dealing with ambiguity, complexity and working within a fast-paced, innovative, and matrixed environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of IT literacy.
• Experience with Cvent desirable.

• This is a Grade 5 role with a salary of £40,000 pa
• 28 days annual leave plus 10.5 bank and public holidays
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wider Wallet employee benefits high street discounts scheme
• Opportunities for continuous professional development as part of our Talent & Development Programme

This advert will close on Friday 23rd October.

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