Job Description

Event Manager

Join a leading international peacebuilding charity as an Event Manager to lead the planning and execution of their 2025 global peacebuilding event in Kenya!

Position: Event ManagerSalary: £45,000 per annumLocation: Central London, Hybrid working, occasional overseas travel is also required.Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (14-month contract)Closing Date: Wednesday 6th November, 23:30 hrsInterviews: Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th November

About the Role:

As Event Manager, you will take charge of delivering the 2025 global peacebuilding gathering in Kenya. You will lead the planning, coordination, and logistics of this high-profile event, managing a budget exceeding $250k and ensuring smooth execution. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will oversee everything from travel arrangements to liaising with peacebuilders, suppliers, and donors. You’ll be supported by two Event Assistants, with whom you’ll manage every detail, ensuring the success of the gathering.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver a large-scale international event

Manage a complex budget and negotiate contracts with suppliers

Supervise event logistics, including travel arrangements for over 100 participants

Liaise with event management companies, peacebuilders, and stakeholders

Line manage two Event Assistants and oversee volunteers

About You:

You will be a skilled Event Manager with a minimum of three years’ experience in managing large international events. You will need to excel under pressure and have proven experience in managing teams, budgets, and logistics. Strong interpersonal skills, along with the ability to manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, are essential. You will also have experience with project management tools like Asana and the flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and be willing to travel overseas.

Essential Experience:

Significant professional experience of managing large events (particularly on an international level)

Proven budget management skills for projects over $250k

Excellent communication and project management skills

Line management experience

Fluency in written and spoken English, with excellent writing skills

Desirable:

Experience in the peacebuilding, human rights, or international development sectors

Proficiency in French, Arabic, or Spanish

About the Organisation:

You will be working for an international charity with a vision for a just world, free from violent conflict. They work in partnership with local peacebuilders in some of the world’s most conflict-affected places. They want to change the international system so that it better supports the role that local people and communities play in preventing violence and building and sustaining peace.

To apply, please provide a CV and covering letter (of no more than 2 pages) that highlights how you meet the role criteria.

Other Roles You May Have Experience Of Could Include: Event Coordinator, Conference Manager, International Events Manager, Programme Manager, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation