Remote Project & Events Officer

We’re looking for a proactive and driven Project & Events Officer to take a leading role in delivering an exciting programme of online and in-person training events.

You’ll play a key part in shaping and delivering high-quality CPD events for the award-winning Supply Chain Sustainability School, working closely with industry experts and stakeholders across the built environment sector.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to contribute to both delivery and continuous improvement of impactful learning programmes.

If you’re highly organised, a confident communicator, and experienced in managing multiple projects and stakeholders, we want to hear from you.

You’ll be a self-starter who takes pride in delivering excellence, enjoys solving problems, and is eager to grow and make a difference.

The Role at a Glance:

Project & Events Officer

UK Remote Working with Occasional London HQ Working

£35,000

Plus excellent benefits: 8% employer pension contribution, flexible working, and more…

Permanent - Full Time

Product / Service: Sustainability Consultancy; Training & Events

Culture: Close knit, small and agile company, flat hierarchy, direct communication with senior leadership

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Who we are:

Action Sustainability is a leading consultancy with the aim of inspiring sustainable business.

Our team comprises 60+ full and part-time employees and associates. Many of our clients are sector leaders on sustainability and supply chain issues, and we are proud of our reputation for leading the thinking in this area.

Action Sustainability drives lasting change in sustainability through innovative technology, expert advisory, and award-winning learning solutions. They partner with leading organisations, including the NHS and Houses of Parliament, to create measurable impact across industries. As the delivery team behind the Supply Chain Sustainability School, we lead global collaboration to accelerate sustainability.

An accredited Living Wage employer, we’ve been recognised by Best Companies with a ‘One to Watch’ status for our commitment to an outstanding workplace. We prioritise wellbeing, support flexible working, and provide clear development pathways to help our people grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and delivery of 80+ training activities annually, both online and in-person, including contributing to subject selection, managing logistics, coordinating bookings, and liaising with trainers.

• Take ownership of the full end-to-end event management process, supporting the design and successful delivery of training programmes.

• Ensure deliverables are clearly defined and effectively communicated with internal and external stakeholders.

• Support marketing activity to promote training programmes across relevant channels.

• Coordinate and participate in internal workshops and collaboration groups, gathering insights to inform content and improve delivery.

• Drive the delivery of outputs from collaboration groups, following up on actions and aligning event delivery with programme requirements.

• Monitor, manage and analyse data to report on key project performance targets.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across systems, including performance data, attendance statistics, logistics, and participant feedback.

• Support the development of high-quality materials, including presentations, reports, and marketing content.

• Lead on new ideas and initiatives that support continuous improvement of programmes and delivery.

• Use project and delivery insights to support ongoing programme development and implement improvements where appropriate.

• Undertake additional tasks as required to support project delivery and wider organisational objectives.

About You:

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience organising virtual and face-to-face events.

• Proven experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders.

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Confident communicator with clear and professional written and verbal skills.

• Collaborative and responsive, with the ability to build strong working relationships.

• Takes ownership and accountability for delivering against targets and managing workload proactively.

• Able to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Commercially aware and comfortable working at pace to deliver results.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint.

• Comfortable working with and analysing data.

• Positive “can-do” attitude with a willingness to learn and continuously improve.

Desirable:

• Experience using Monday.com.

• Experience working in a CPD-led environment, training team, or learning environment.

• Experience working with built environment professionals and delivering content-led events.

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive salary of £35,000

• 25 days + 8 statutory holidays, plus an extra day for your birthday

• Hybrid working

• 8% employer pension contribution

• Flexible working environment

• Opportunity to grow within an award-winning consultancy

If you’re ready to take ownership, lead delivery, and make a real impact through high-quality training programmes, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team that’s driving change

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