Events Manager

The University of London

The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programmes to 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world. Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global.

We are a national leader in the humanities, and we promote their value to society and the economy through knowledge creation and exchange.

We are also a federation of 17 world class higher education institutions, with collaboration at the heart of our ethos. The University of London federation is a collective community of more than 240,000 learners and 50,000 staff, delivering world-leading research across all disciplines.

Our passion for increasing access to education and mobilising the collective power and expertise of the federation is central to our ability to transform lives around the world and address the global challenges of the future.

The Role

Are you an experienced events professional with a passion for delivering memorable experiences? We’re seeking a dedicated Event Manager, ideally with a strong background in event planning, to become a valued member of our friendly and professional events team.

You will have the opportunity to work with fantastic clients and coordinate a diverse range of internal and external events across the University of London’s prestigious and historic Senate House portfolio.

If you’re ready for your next challenge and want to be part of a vibrant team that values creativity and professionalism, we’d love to hear from you!

What We’re Looking For:

• A positive, enthusiastic attitude that inspires teamwork and excellence
• Proven experience in managing and delivering successful events
• Exceptional communication skills, confident in liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Planning and executing events to a high level of detail to ensure a top quality client experience
• Ensuring that all event and hospitality details are in the booking system (KX), event folders and communicated to various service departments and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of event
• To be the primary contact for customers on the day of their event, ensuring smooth running and that customers’ requirements are me
• To liaise with members of the catering, portering, cleaning, security, FM, H&S & AV teams, and others as appropriate, to ensure appropriate levels of service for all events

For a full role profile, please refer to the job description.

Further information

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application and CV (by clicking ‘Apply’ at the top of this page) before the closing date at midnight on 6th March 2026.

The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

The University reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the published end date should it receive sufficient applications to warrant earlier shortlisting.

The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves & succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, & Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.