Events Manager, Bloomberg LSE European Cities Leadership Initiative

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Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £55,497 pa inclusive of London allowance

Open-ended, subject to funding contract, initially until 30 June 2027

About LSE Cities  

LSE Cities is a dynamic research centre at the London School of Economics and Political Science, dedicated to studying how the world's cities are shaped and transformed. We foster cutting-edge research, convene impactful events, and develop future leaders in urban development.  

About the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative  

The Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative is a pioneering program to help mayors and their teams across the continent strengthen leadership skills, drive public sector innovation, and tackle complex urban challenges to deliver tangible results for residents in new ways. 

Job Summary

Working closely with the Head of Programme and in collaboration with colleagues at LSE and the Hertie School in Berlin, the Events Manager will oversee delivery teams and coordinate with external partners to ensure seamless, world-class events programme to inspire, educate and celebrate participants of the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative. The postholder will play a central role in planning, delivering, and evaluating the Initiative’s flagship Mayors and Senior Leaders events, an annual Mayors Reunion, as well as public engagement events on an ad hoc basis throughout and between cohorts.

We’re seeking an experienced professional with a strong track record in leading delivery teams and managing complex, high-profile events. With proven experience overseeing projects from planning to completion, you’ll ensure delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest standard. You’ll have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, strong organisational ability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Collaborative and detail-oriented, you’ll thrive in managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please click the 'Apply' button above. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Lse.Cities@lse.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 2 November 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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