Senior Events Manager Industry Development

British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association

About the Organisation

British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) is the UK's industry body for private capital, representing and advocating for PE/VC firms, investors, and advisors, promoting the sector's role in economic growth through investment in UK businesses (especially SMEs) and innovation, while providing industry data, best practices, and lobbying on policy issues, acting as a unified voice for the industry.

About the role

This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Events Manager with 8+ years of events management experience to lead a team to deliver the annual events programme, ensuring the highest standards of delivery. The team is responsible for the end-to-end event management of approximately 60 events annually, which consist of our flagship events, conferences, international roadshows, networking receptions, corporate dinners, half-day forums, roundtables, and webinars. The size of events will vary from 20 to 1200 attendees, and the majority of events will take place in London, with some events requiring travel across the UK and to the Middle East, Asia, and the USA.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Industry Development, with setting the events strategy and calendar of events, feeding into event reviews, evaluation of events and shaping new events and formats.
• In collaboration with the Director, Industry Development lead and manage event content, including shaping agendas, strategic speaker management and securing speakers for BVCA conferences, forums, roundtables and webinars. This will involve leading the Event Manager and Senior Executive on development of their assigned conference agendas, desktop research on themes and speakers, and engaging with all the relevant stakeholders, including internal teams, members of the BVCA and wider external stakeholders.
• Full oversight of the events calendar and project management, and successful delivery of all events by the two Event Managers, two Senior Event Executives and an Event Executive. Ensure events are delivered in line with objectives, on time and to the highest standard.
• Responsible for full delivery of the International Roadshow programmes, including the management of GP participants, sponsor relationships and contract deliverables.
• Full oversight and leadership of the project management and delivery of the flagship two-day Summit by the Event Manager, ensuring all commercial and strategic objectives and sponsor ROI are fulfilled.
• Oversee post-event de-brief and evaluation of all events with specific accountability for delivery within budget, to time, and in line with brand and quality standards.
• Oversee the process for inviting and securing speakers.
• Oversight of marketing copy, managed by the commercial team.  Summarise content on-site at events and produce post-event marketing copy as required.
• Closely and effectively collaborate on a day-to-day basis with the commercial team, membership team and marketing team to ensure event objectives are achieved.
• Lead relationship management of event sponsors and develop sponsorship content and thought leadership in collaboration with the sponsor post contract.
• Attend flagship events and other events as required to oversee the set-up and smooth delivery of events on site, while being the main point of contact for any issues as they arise.
• Host small events (following presentation training).
• Support the Director, Industry Development and other senior members of the BVCA team with ad hoc duties as required.
• Review commercial financial data in collaboration with the Head of Commercial and Director, Industry Development, to ensure events are commercially viable and achieving targets.
• Responsible for line management and development of the Event Managers, including regular weekly meetings and quarterly, mid-year and annual performance reviews.
• Support the Head of Commercial and the Director of Industry Development in preparing total event cost estimates for inclusion in each financial year’s budget.
• Responsible for budget reforecasting and monthly P&L reports with the support of the event managers and executives

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Requirements:

• At least 8 years of events experience within the membership or corporate sector
• Strong content development/production experience
• Experience building content and agendas
• Strong project management skills and experience delivering a variety of events end-to-end for a large number of attendees and formats
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build a collaborative and high-performing team while encouraging a warm, friendly culture focused on achieving high-quality events
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Collaborative and consultative approach
• Positive, proactive attitude, with a track record of using initiative, along with a strong work ethic
• Credibility and professional gravitas to work with multiple senior stakeholders to represent the BVCA at Events
• Professional attitude, communication and appearance
• Willingness to work extra hours when required

Compensation & Benefits

• Be part of the leading trade body for the private capital industry in the UK, supporting the growth of the industry and deepening the understanding of external stakeholders to the benefit of the industry 
• Experience a friendly, engaged, and passionate work environment (with regular social activities) with a supportive culture  
• A competitive salary, reflecting the technical requirements and seniority of the role, and a performance-related discretionary bonus 
• Enjoy important benefits: 25 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays; a 10% non-contributory pension; a non-contractual day off for your birthday 
• Life and medical benefits: life assurance (4 times salary), private medical Insurance for you, health cash plan, critical Illness and income protection insurance; employee Assistance Programme includes Mental Health support, Virtual GP, Nutrition advice and Financial well-being 
• Other benefits: interest-free season ticket loan; corporate discounts; reimbursement of up to 2 relevant professional institutes; generous support for professional and personal development, Cycle to Work Scheme

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely

How to apply

• Apply online

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BVCA supports an environment that is based on merit and inclusiveness, where all employees can develop their full potential, irrespective of their race, gender, marital status, age, disability, religious belief, political opinion or sexual orientation.

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