Events Manager

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Events Manager

Lloyd’s Register Foundation

Location: London


About the Role:

As part of this role you will working closely with colleagues across the Foundation to tap into their knowledge and expertise around key topics and thought leaders, as well as lead on the liaison with the building management team who are responsible for some logistical elements. The successful candidate will also need to manage suppliers such as AV providers, caterers and creative agencies responsible for event outputs such as video, photography and written material, ensuing events are delivered in time, and in budget. The role will also require liaison with the events team in Lloyd’s Register Group to manage space allocation in the building.

The Events Manager will assist with the delivery of a small-scale annual ‘Impact Showcase’ in the building during 2026 to highlight the outcomes of our funding. In addition, the Event Manager will support the Strategic Communications team who have responsibility for organising smaller workshops and round tables in the building, as required.

While most of this work will be focused on the Lloyds’ Register building events programme, the Event Manager will be expected to support a small number of external events overseas, time permitting.



About the Team:

Global safety charity, Lloyd’s Register Foundation is about to move back into its historic home, the Lloyd’s Register building, after an extensive refurbishment project. A Grade 2 listed building at 71 Fenchurch Street, the building is occupied by both the Foundation and the commercial business it owns, Lloyd’s Register, a maritime classification and consultancy society, as well as the Lloyd’s Register Foundation Heritage Centre which houses a public-facing library and an archive holding material concerning over 260 years of marine and engineering science and history. The Centre is focused on increasing the understanding and importance of maritime safety. Designed by architect Thomas Edward Collcutt, the building is an impressive classical stone palazzo in a 16th century Italian style and is an inspiring place to work.


The building presents an opportunity for the Foundation to become a home for maritime thought leadership, discussion and debate. Whether learning from the past through our archive, discussing safety challenges that exist today, or debating what the future holds, we will invite maritime stakeholders to convene in our building, hear from experts and join in conversations. In addition, we hope to bring in inspiring speakers from around the world to give talks about interesting topics aligned with our mission to ‘engineer a safer world’. In time, we may also seek to fund a community programme of events to inspire young people to consider maritime as a future career.


This ambition has led to the creation of a new role at the Foundation, and we are now seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised individual with some experience of event management to help deliver our events programme.


What we offer you

Hybrid and flexible work schedules with an appreciation for work-life balance
Working in a global company with the ability to work with different cultures and diverse people
The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values-driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programs
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The Role

Event management

Bring an enthusiastic and proactive approach to the Foundation’s events, ensuring events are delivered successfully and on-time, with audience engagement secured.
Support the procurement of preferred suppliers.
Produce proposals and scoping documents for events, aligning with the agreed pillars of the event strategy and collaborating with colleagues to ensure event topics are within the Foundation’s scope and mission.
Be responsible for invites and responses using the Foundation’s direct mail platform, Pardot.
Use a variety of Foundation channels to drive awareness and participation with a target audience to ensure maximum visibility and engagement.
Liaise with communications professionals, videographers and photographers to deliver content which can be shared post event.
Lead and manage the whole event process from the planning stage, right through to running the event and carrying out post-event evaluation.
Manage event budgets ensuring they remain within budget parameters.
Keep colleagues informed of progress and any issues encountered.

External stakeholder liaison

Own and manage relationships with external suppliers and partners that support the delivery of events, working together to ensure the best possible quality outcome for the Foundation.
Develop and manage relationships with a range of external organisations and individuals at maritime organisations and others to secure the participation of thought leaders at events.

Collaboration

Work collaboratively as part of the wider Strategic Communications team to ensure all events are fully integrated with strategic initiatives, building relationships across the Foundation.
Manage budget for creation and delivery of the events, in line with budgets and Foundation processes.
Work closely with colleagues across Lloyd’s Register where joint event opportunities are identified and agreed.

What you bring

Five years + experience of managing and delivering event programmes with demonstrable, measurable results (essential)
Experience of maritime (desirable but not essential)
Knowledge of the charity sector (desirable but not essential)
Degree or equivalent work experience

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