Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver integrated communications and events plans that support LABC’s strategic priorities and industry engagement objectives
• Lead a varied annual programme of residential conferences, awards ceremonies, professional training events, webinars and assessment centres
• Manage communications across the website, email, newsletters, social media, media relations, events and stakeholder channels
• Write, edit, proofread and approve clear, accurate and engaging content for different audiences, including event marketing and delegate materials
• Translate complex technical or policy information into accessible messages and maintain brand standards, tone of voice and communications templates
• Agree objectives, requirements and budgets with the executive team and develop event timelines, schedules and project plans
• Source and manage venues, suppliers, entertainment, catering and equipment; negotiate contracts and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Monitor communications and event budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery without compromising quality
• Coordinate event logistics, including staffing, transport, accommodation, set-up, live delivery, breakdown and on-site troubleshooting
• Build positive relationships with members, partners, suppliers, media contacts, colleagues and other stakeholders

Requirements

• Proven experience planning and delivering communications activity across multiple channels and managing the end-to-end delivery of a diverse programme of events
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, accurate and engaging content for different audiences
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, multiple events and deadlines while maintaining high standards
• Experience leading, motivating and developing staff, with line management responsibility for individuals or small teams
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets, monitoring expenditure and achieving value for money
• Experience sourcing, negotiating and managing contracts with venues, suppliers and service providers
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective relationships with senior leaders, members, colleagues, partners, suppliers and media contacts
• Confidence using data, feedback and insight to evaluate performance, produce reports and recommend improvements
• Good judgement, meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to manage risks, sensitive issues and live-event problems in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing on-site event delivery, including set-up, operations and troubleshooting

Benefits

• Salary: Circa £55k per annum, dependent on skills, location and experience
• Pension: 8% employer contribution after three months of service
• Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
• Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
• Annual leave: 27 days per annum