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Head of University Events

London Permanent View Job Description
This role leads the strategic planning and delivery of all university events, ensuring they support Queen Mary's wider goals and deliver measurable impact. It also provides leadership across the organisation to drive best practice in event management, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale event execution.
  • Queen Mary events lead driving high-quality, engaging experiences,
  • Head of Queen Mary's events career family.

About Our Client

Queen Mary University of London is a leading Russell Group university recognised for its world-class research and strong commitment to social justice and inclusion. Based in East London, it brings together a diverse community of students, academics and partners, delivering impactful work across education, research and wider society.

Job Description

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the University to enable effective event delivery
  • Identify how events support strategic goals and set clear, measurable objectives
  • Forecast demand for key events such as graduations and open days
  • Provide expert advice on event strategy to senior leaders
  • Stay informed on industry trends to continually improve the events programme
  • Develop and deliver the annual events calendar aligned to strategic priorities
  • Introduce innovative ideas to enhance event impact and engagement
  • Ensure the right systems and resources are in place to support delivery
  • Provide leadership and guidance on best practice in event management across the University
  • Manage large budgets and procurement, ensuring value for money
  • Ensure all events meet compliance standards, including health and safety and risk management
  • Maintain high standards for event communications, brand and messaging
  • Support senior leaders with clear and confident advice on delivery
  • Ensure all events have clear objectives aligned to strategic goals
  • Evaluate performance and use insights to improve future events
  • Embed a consistent approach to stakeholder engagement through events
  • Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring consistency across all event activity

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong experience managing large budgets and leading procurement activity
  • Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and performance
  • In-depth knowledge of event regulations, compliance and risk management
  • Extensive experience in stakeholder and customer relationship management
  • Demonstrated success delivering large-scale, complex events
  • Strong understanding of best practice in event management
  • Experience working with senior leaders, boards and within matrix organisations
  • Proven ability to develop and deliver impactful event strategies

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary ranging from £64,331 to £67,971 per annum.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 30 working days, excluding bank holidays.
  • Access to a season ticket loan scheme and a comprehensive pension scheme.
  • Participation in reward and recognition programmes and staff networks.
  • Additional benefits, including a cycle-to-work scheme.



This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious organisation in London and make a meaningful impact in the not-for-profit sector. Apply now to take the next step in your career as the Head of University Events.

Contact
Olivia Bishop
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7039262
Phone number
+442072692210

Job summary

Job function
Marketing & Agency
Subsector
Exhibitions / Events & Experiential
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Olivia Bishop
Consultant phone
+442072692210
Job reference
JN-062026-7039262