Conference and Events Manager

Remote but would need to attend annual conference
21 hours per week | Contract
Salary: £38,211 per annum (dependent on experience)

Join a membership organisation at the heart of professional excellence

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a training, accreditation, and ethical standards membership body to recruit a Conference and Events Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of a varied portfolio of high-quality conferences, exhibitions, training events and member engagement activities for a well-established professional membership organisation.

Working remotely, you'll take ownership of the organisation's events programme, ensuring every event is professionally delivered, commercially successful and provides an outstanding experience for delegates, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced events professional who enjoys combining strategic planning with hands-on event delivery.

The Role

• Position: Conference and Events Manager
• Location: Remote (with UK travel for events as required)
• Contract: Contract, part-time (21 hours per week)
• Salary: £38,211 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, management and delivery of the organisation's annual conference, exhibitions, webinars, training events and other member-facing events.
• Develop and manage comprehensive event project plans, timelines and budgets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with venues, suppliers, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors.
• Oversee delegate registration processes and ensure an excellent customer journey from booking through to post-event evaluation.
• Manage event logistics, including venue coordination, accommodation, catering, AV requirements and exhibition management.
• Monitor event budgets, negotiate supplier contracts and ensure value for money across all activities.
• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues to maximise delegate attendance, sponsorship opportunities and event promotion.
• Analyse event performance using feedback and key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all events comply with health and safety, data protection and organisational policies.
• Keep up to date with industry best practice and identify opportunities to enhance the events programme.

Person Specification

We're looking for someone who brings a blend of excellent organisational skills, commercial awareness and a passion for delivering exceptional events.

You will have:

• Proven experience managing conferences, exhibitions and professional events from concept through to delivery.
• Experience working within a membership body, professional association, charity or similar not-for-profit environment would be advantageous.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong budget management and financial planning experience.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging senior professionals, suppliers and external partners.
• Experience managing sponsorship and exhibitor relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confidence using CRM systems, event management platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• The flexibility to travel within the UK to support the delivery of key events when required.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected professional membership organisation that plays a vital role in supporting standards, learning and professional development within its sector. You'll have the opportunity to shape and deliver a high-profile events portfolio while working within a collaborative, supportive and purpose-driven environment.

If you're an experienced events professional looking for your next challenge and would like to make a real impact within the membership sector, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering statement outlining your relevant experience. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may be arranged on a rolling basis.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.