Events Manager

Would you like to deliver varied, high-quality events in a respected London setting, with an immediate start and holiday pay? Are you looking for a role where your organisation skills will be valued from day one? Signature Recruitment are working with a London higher education organisation to recruit an Events Manager. This is a full-time temporary role with an immediate start. Based in Central London, this office-based position offers 35 hours per week for 3 months, paying £20.32 per hour plus holiday pay. You will support a busy events programme, helping to plan and deliver in-person, online and hybrid events for academic, professional and public audiences. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, purposeful team where your planning skills and calm approach will make a real difference. You will work with colleagues, speakers, suppliers and guests to ensure events run smoothly. Some evening work may be needed, with time off in lieu available. Events Manager – Key Responsibilities: • Plan and deliver a varied programme of talks, seminars and events • Coordinate venues, catering, travel, guest lists and event materials • Manage invitations, registrations, attendee queries and speaker support • Liaise with suppliers, internal teams and external contacts • Track event plans, budgets, feedback and key deadlines • Support event promotion through website updates and email communications Events Manager – Key Skills: • Experience coordinating events from planning through to delivery • Strong organisation skills with excellent attention to detail • Clear communication skills and a helpful, professional approach • Confidence managing deadlines, suppliers and stakeholder queries The successful Events Manager will be proactive, adaptable and comfortable managing several tasks at once. You will enjoy working with people, solving problems and creating a positive experience for attendees and speakers. Experience in education, public sector, charity, membership or events-led settings would be helpful, but a strong events background is the main priority. If you are an Events Manager looking for a temporary role in London with an immediate start, we would be pleased to hear from you. Apply today. While we aim to respond to every applicant, the volume of applications may result in delayed communication. If you do not receive a response within a week, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details for potential future opportunities. Please be aware that Signature Recruitment will never reach out to candidates through WhatsApp, nor will we request sensitive information like bank details, passport, or driving licence data during the application process. For a secure job search and reliable flexible work, we advise consulting Jobs Aware who ensure all workers and work-seekers in the UK have access to free help and advice, as well as provide an option to report a scam or exploitation.