Head of Events

In 2019 CIWEM declared a climate and biodiversity emergency, pledging to help its 10,000+ members to tackle climate change and to make our world more sustainable. We produce a diverse programme of events, professional training, publications, awards and environmental policy work to support that mission.

The Role:

This is a particularly exciting time to join CIWEM as we have an established, industry-recognised events portfolio which we are looking to significantly develop and grow. We are looking for a strategic and dynamic individual who can develop and deliver an inspiring, inclusive, accessible and creative events programme. Under your leadership our flagship 3-day event Flood & Coast will continue to go from strength to strength. You will grow our portfolio of hybrid and virtual events to provide opportunities for our members and beyond to network, learn and share ideas. You need to be a motivated leader to drive forward the strategic evolution of our events, setting the events team up for success in all areas of delivery.

You will be joining a team, poised to take our events to the next level. Your management and leadership will help unlock the skills and motivations within the team and evolve the way we approach events to enable scaling of our ever increasing portfolio of events. With direct line management of an events team of three and ownership of relationships with our strategic partners, contractors and key stakeholders, communication, agility are core parts of this role.

To succeed in the role, you will need exceptional events management, leadership, business development and relationship and engagement skills. We pride ourselves on our collaborative, inclusive and friendly culture, and are keen to hear from experienced events professionals who embody these values.

360 Event ownership: Take the lead in producing the event scope, content and programme, growing revenue, and expanding the audience across our flagship events, managing key partners and stakeholders setting the event delivery team up for success ensuring high-quality delivery and post-event reporting.

Cross-department collaboration: Partner with CIWEM teams to build relationships with key partners and suppliers to ensure successful event delivery. Work closely with the marketing, communications, and partnership teams along with contracted services to maximise sponsorship, ticket, dinner and membership revenue.

Quality content: Work closely with the Policy to Practice team and event advisory committees to enable networking and recruitment of industry leading speakers, ambassadors, moderators and panel chairs to deliver exceptional content. Develop new, interactive features and formats that add significant value to our events prioritising an inclusive and accessible experience for all attendees.

Leadership: Take the lead on developing and executing the events strategy, with the support of the events team. Using insights and data to discover opportunities for delivering new and current events, enhancing attendee engagement and experience, and driving growth. Inspire and empower the wider events team through a collaborative leadership approach that prioritises individual achievement as part of overall team success.

Experienced event professional: 4 years + experience of industry leading event management at a senior level from conception and ideation to delivery with a proven track record. Commercially driven and curious, with an eye for new opportunities. Confidence to experiment, adapt to trends, drive business changes. Tech-savvy, with the ability to grasp complex topics. Team player mindset, willing to collaborate with others to achieve shared goals.

What we can offer

Generous benefits package including life assurance, critical illness cover, income protection, private medical insurance, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution

An open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for the environment.

Training and learning opportunities and the support for you to flourish in your role.