Executive Education and Events Manager

About the Role

This role is part of the Professional Services team within the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) and supports the delivery and development of Executive Education programmes and related events. The postholder will manage all operational aspects, including planning, coordination, and project management, to help raise the Centre’s internal and external profile.

Working closely with academic colleagues, professional staff across Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), and external partners, the postholder will ensure that programmes and events are delivered to a high standard and aligned with strategic goals.

The role includes line management of the CCLS Events Administrator, ensuring effective support for all Executive Education activities. The postholder will coordinate with academic and professional teams to deliver events on time and within budget.

They will also support business development by ensuring all Executive Education courses are properly scoped, costed, marketed, and managed from inception to delivery. This includes developing key performance indicators (KPIs) and gathering feedback to support continuous improvement.

Project management responsibilities span the full life cycle of each event or course, including risk assessment, logistical planning, stakeholder communication, and final delivery. The postholder will act as the main contact for internal and external partners and facilitate clear communication between all involved.

In collaboration with academic and administrative colleagues, the postholder will help shape and implement strategies to expand engagement with CCLS’s Executive Education offerings, in line with Queen Mary’s broader priorities around professional learning, global reach, and industry collaboration.

About You

You will hold a degree and be a skilled events and marketing professional with substantial experience in Higher Education. You should have a strong track record in delivering complex events and education programmes, managing budgets, coordinating teams, and engaging diverse stakeholders. Experience in marketing, digital tools, and supporting VLE platforms is essential. You will be organised, adaptable, and comfortable working across all levels of a large institution.

About the School/Department

CCLS is a globally recognised centre for postgraduate legal education, attracting around 1,000 students from over 80 countries. The Department of Law, which focuses on the rule of law and civil society, teaches more than 800 undergraduates. Together, the departments are supported by around 60 professional services staff who deliver teaching and research priorities.

About Queen Mary

Queen Mary University of London is a leading institution driven by academic excellence and social justice. We champion diversity of thought, interdisciplinary collaboration, and inclusive practice.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, a generous pension, 30 days’ annual leave, a season ticket loan, and a wide range of development opportunities. The post is based at Lincoln’s Inn Fields in London. It is full-time, fixed-term for 12 months, starting in September 2025. Salary is Grade 5: £44,288 - £51,755 inclusive of London Allowance. Reasonable adjustments are available, and we welcome applications from those seeking flexible working.

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