Events & Training Manager | London (hybrid working) | Circa £50k

* It is essential you meet the following requirements to be applicable for this role:

1. 3-5 years experience in the media/marketing/advertising industry, and
2. 5+ years experience in event management

If you enjoy creating programmes that genuinely make a difference to members, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

The Training & Events Programme Manager is responsible for developing and delivering ISBA's programme of member learning, and events. The role combines programme development, content planning, stakeholder management, speaker and trainer sourcing, and event delivery. Success will be measured not only by the smooth execution of activity, but by the value, relevance and impact delivered for members.

This is not a traditional events management role: While the postholder will be responsible for delivering a wide range of webinars, workshops, forums, executive breakfasts, training programmes and flagship events, the primary focus is creating relevant programmes that help advertisers build capability, address industry challenges and stay informed about developments across marketing, media and advertising.

This role is about more than logistics. You’ll translate our strategic priorities into a programme that delivers real value to senior marketers – from roundtables and workshops through to flagship industry events. You’ll shape content, source high-calibre speakers and partners, and ensure every touchpoint delivers a strong, professional member experience.

Working closely with ISBA's subject matter experts and external partners, the postholder will identify emerging trends, learning needs and member priorities, translating these into a compelling programme of training, learning and engagement opportunities.

What we’re looking for

• Strong understanding of the media/marketing/advertising industry
• Experience managing a varied events or learning programme (not just one-offs)
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills
• Commercial awareness of what creates value for members
• Confidence working with senior contributors and external partners
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach

Why join ISBA

• Work directly with some of the UK’s leading advertisers
• Play a key role in shaping how our members learn, connect and stay ahead
• Be part of a collaborative, member-first team

About ISBA

ISBA is the body representing brand owners advertising in the UK. It provides a single voice for advertisers,

supports members through knowledge, network and advocacy, and plays a key role in shaping the development of the advertising industry, and upholding advertisers’ interests.

ISBA’s mission is to help members navigate, shape and succeed in a complex and fast-changing environment, with the strategic priorities of enabling trust & effectiveness, ensuring transparency and aiding future capability.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 remote)
• Holiday - 22 days plus 5 days office closure at Christmas. Ratchets up to 23 days after 3 years' service, 24 days after 5 years' service and 25 days after 10 years' service. Plus one day for birthday to be taken two weeks either side of birthday.
• Pension - employer and employee pay minimum percentage as set out in current legislation (currently 3% for employer and 5% for employee). After one year, Company contributes 10%. Employees can make individual contributions collected through salary sacrifice.
• Private Healthcare (BUPA) from after one year for the individual (excludes partners and dependents).
• Christmas bonus
• Health and wellbeing allowance - £53 a month (in lieu of gym membership which we stopped during Covid).
• Cycle to work scheme - through salary sacrifice for a bike with value up to £2,500.
• Salary Extras portal - access to savings at supermarkets, cinemas etc.
• Working from home allowance - tax free allowance in line with government limit of £26 a month.