Events Manager

TL;DR

Events Manager: End-to-end delivery of global events programme including conferences, Phorum meetings, and workshops with an accent on logistics, budget management, and supplier coordination. Focus on managing complex international events, ensuring high standards of execution, compliance, safety, and continuous improvement through feedback analysis.

Location: Home-based (remote) with occasional travel requirements, including at least two trips per year within the UK and two international trips. Applicants should be able to commit to this travel schedule.

Company

Business-to-business membership organisation established in 2004, creating forums for life science companies to collaborate on drug substance, development, supply chain, IT, and sustainability, involving over 150 organisations and 7,000 experts.

What you will do

• Manage full lifecycle of events from planning, timelines, and joining instructions to delivery and post-event evaluation.
• Coordinate logistics including venues, hotels, travel, accommodation, AV, and on-site arrangements for UK and international events.
• Develop and control event budgets, track costs, manage financial risks, and provide reporting.
• Select, negotiate with, and manage suppliers, vendors, and venues to ensure quality delivery.
• Lead on-site execution, manage staff, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless participant experience.
• Conduct risk assessments, ensure health, safety, legal compliance, and implement process improvements.

Requirements

• Experience managing complex event programmes with overlapping timelines and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong expertise in end-to-end event delivery, logistics, planning, and execution for UK and international events.
• Proven budget management, cost control, and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to manage risks, issues, suppliers, and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a collaborative environment supporting member engagement and hirify.global's reputation for quality events.
• Home-based role with travel to support global events cycle.
• Opportunity to work with Phorum teams, facilitators, and external suppliers across life sciences sector.