Networks Events & Engagement Officer

9am on 1 September 2026 closing date but may close earlier if there are sufficient applications

Up to £29,000 per annum

Permanent, full time (35 hours per week)

Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester or Nottingham with agile working. Regular travel across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire required

Overview

Are you an experienced event coordinator? Do you have a background in supporting networks to growth and thrive? Are you motivated to support businesses? If so, you could be our next Events team member.

As our Networks Events & Engagement Officer, you will support the growth,development and successful delivery of the Chamber’s business networks, including Enterprising Women, East Midlands Manufacturing Network and Generation Next.

Our networks are a key workstream, bringing businesses and professionals together through events, workshops, awards, mentoring, peerlearningand thought leadership activity. Through this, we support members to build valuable relationships, share insight, developskillsand celebrate success across the East Midlands.

Youwill help to strengthen member engagement, grow participation,positively contribute tostrategicpartnershipsand deliver a high-quality programme of events, networking and learning opportunities plusotherrelated activity across Derbyshire,Leicestershireand Nottinghamshire.

Overview

• Support the recruitment,retention and engagement of network members,identifying opportunities to grow participation and generate wider Chamber engagement.
• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with members, sponsors, partners, venues,speakersand other stakeholders to support collaboration, income generation and member value.
• Work with the Commercial Events Manager, network boards,chairsand internal colleagues to shape and deliver an engaging annual programme of events, networking opportunities, mentoring and thought leadership activity.
• Coordinate event delivery from planning through to evaluation, including administration, bookings, delegate communications, venues, speakers,suppliers and follow-up activity.
• Work closely with the Marketing Team to support promotional activity, member communications, website content, social media, casestudiesand other engagement materials.
• Monitor attendance, feedback, engagement data,budgets and performance information to support continuous improvement, reporting and achievement of agreed objectives.
• Organise and support network board, steeringgroupand stakeholder meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes,actions and follow-up communications.
• Represent the Chamber professionally at events,meeting sand stakeholder activities, working flexibly whererequiredto support member and network activity.

Overview

• A high level of motivation and passion for delivering events and other business support activities.
• Experience of developing, growing or supporting membership-based services, business networks or professional peer-to-peer communities.
• Strong business development, accountmanagementor stakeholder engagement experience, with the ability to build effective relationships with businesses, members, sponsors,partners and senior stakeholders.
• Experience of planning, coordinating and delivering events, networking or workshops.
• Excellent communication, presentation and networking skills, with the confidence to represent the Chamber professionally.
• A proactive, creative and customer-focused approach.
• Can work independently, use initiative and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Able to monitor performance information, feedback, budgets and engagement data to support reporting, continuous improvement and delivery against agreed objectives.
• Experienced in using CRM systems, digital channels, social media or marketing activity to support engagement, communications and relationship management.
• Strong organisational and administration skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• A full driving licence, access to own transport and willingness to travel across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire, including occasional work outside standard office hours where…