Events Officer

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Role Overview: We are working with a prestigious organisation committed to driving positive social change through world-class ideas, public engagement, and thought leadership. They are seeking an Events Officer to join their central London team on a 6-month fixed-term contract (FTC), with an immediate start.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced events professional to take ownership of delivering a diverse programme of high-profile events – from keynote talks and panel discussions to livestreamed and digital-first formats. The role involves end-to-end event production, speaker sourcing, content development, and close collaboration with communications and technical teams to ensure seamless delivery and strong audience engagement.
Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality events from concept through to execution, including speaker liaison, event copy, agendas, briefings, and on-the-day hosting. Source, invite and manage speakers across academia, policy, publishing, culture, innovation, and social change. Coordinate logistics including AV, livestreaming, hospitality, and technical requirements. Collaborate with communications and digital teams to maximise marketing, audience engagement, and post-event reach. Project-manage event series independently, overseeing content, stakeholder relationships, and partnerships. Ensure all events are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with the organisation’s mission. Support the Head of Events with research into new formats, partnerships, and sponsorship opportunities.
Person Specification: Demonstrable track record of producing live, hybrid, and digital events end-to-end. Strong stakeholder and speaker management experience, with confidence working with senior and high-profile individuals. Proven ability to translate complex or specialist content into accessible and engaging public formats. Excellent copywriting and editorial skills. Technical coordination skills, particularly working with AV and livestreaming teams. Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects under pressure. Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office. Experience with web-editing or CRM systems. Familiarity with design software (e.g. Photoshop).
What’s on Offer: An initial 6-month contract within a fantastic organisation. Hybrid working with 3-days per week in Central London office. A salary of £32,000 to £34,000 for the successful candidate.
How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button (please do not apply via email).
We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 72 working hours. Please note you must live and have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship cannot be offered.
Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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