Event Manager

Event Manager - https://uk.indeed.com/job/event-manager-a137a42a930af888

Location: United Kingdom

Company: Forum Europe Ltd.

Salary starting from £30,000 per annum plus generous bonus and profit share scheme

About Forum Europe

Based in Cardiff, Forum Europe is a leading organiser of high-level policy conferences in Brussels, and globally through our international arm, Forum Global. We bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society to promote dialogue on today’s most critical policy challenges.

We produce our own-initiated portfolio of sector-leading conferences, and also work with European institutions, European and non-European Governments, international agencies, NGOs and global corporations on the production and delivery of bespoke conferences and events.

Our Culture & Values

We approach our work with curiosity, seeking to understand the policy landscape and its developments. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of event management, delivering impactful events that make a meaningful contribution to public policy dialogue. We value inclusivity and aim to reflect a range of perspectives in our work. Professionalism, collaboration, and respect for others guide how we work together and with our partners.

The Role: Event Manager

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive Event Manager to join our team and lead the delivery of a diverse range of own-initiative events. This is a dynamic and hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility, creativity, and seeing complex projects through from concept to completion.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of multiple international events, taking full ownership from initial concept through to final execution. This includes managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring each project meets its strategic objectives and delivers meaningful, high-quality outcomes.

This role is well suited to someone with a strong background in event logistics and project management, who combines meticulous attention to detail with fresh ideas and a solutions-driven approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate as part of a dynamic team to deliver high-quality international policy events.
• Lead the planning and execution of a variety of own-initiative events, working closely with company directors and taking full responsibility for all logistical and operational aspects of specific projects.
• Establish timelines, deadlines, and key project milestones, and overseeing progress to ensure delivery targets are met.
• Manage event budgets, including forecasting, tracking, and controlling costs to ensure financial objectives are achieved.
• Engage directly with senior-level speakers, stakeholders, and policymakers.
• Coordinate all speaker, delegate and partner communications, providing exceptional service and support throughout the event cycle.
• Organising and delivering pre-event briefings for staff to ensure clear responsibilities, smooth operations, and alignment with event objectives.
• Oversee on-the-day event logistics to ensure seamless delivery
• Develop and maintain event websites using an internal CMS, and managing virtual event platforms as required.
• Contribute to post-event analysis and reporting.
• Work closely with the marketing team to support event promotion, audience outreach, and the delivery of effective communications across all channels.
• Lead on post-event reporting and follow-up, both internally and externally, to capture outcomes, insights, and opportunities for improvement.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in project or event management.
• Strong organisational skills; able to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Good understanding of event delivery processes.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive, quality-focused, and detail-driven.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Creative thinker with a solutions-focused approach.
• Strong problem-solver, confident engaging with technical teams.
• Eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for meetings and conferences.

Desirable Experience

• Experience delivering events in an international or policy-focused context.
• Familiarity with virtual event platforms and hybrid event delivery.
• Basic design skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Photoshop) for creating visual event materials

Working Hours and TOIL (Time Off in Lieu)

• Standard hours: 37.5 hours/week, typically 9:00am–5:30pm, Monday–Friday.
• Additional hours may be required around event periods. TOIL can be granted at the discretion of the Company Directors.
• Attendance at international events counts as standard working time. TOIL may be granted for additional travel or duties up to 1.5 hours per weekday
• 6 hours total across a weekend (4 hours if travel occurs on only one day)

What We Offer

• Salary starting from £30,000 per annum (subject to annual review), plus generous bonus and profit share scheme.
• 31 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, accrued monthly.
• Private healthcare.
• Pension scheme in line with statutory requirements.
• Working week: 2 dedicated days in the office (Cardiff Bay), 3 away from the office if preferred.
• International travel and clear pathways for career progression.

Diversity & Inclusion

Forum Europe is an equal opportunities employer. We believe diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints make us stronger. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented communities and guarantee interviews for applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria.

If you meet most — but not all — of the requirements, or require flexible working arrangements, we still want to hear from you.

Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made as needed.

How to Apply

We value potential and passion just as much as experience. If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you — even if your background doesn’t exactly match the job spec.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits Include:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)