Events Manager

Job ID:40805

Events Manager

Lloyds Register Foundation

Location: London

About the Role:

As part of this role you will working closely with colleagues across the Foundation to tap into their knowledge and expertise around key topics and thought leaders as well as lead on the liaison with the building management team who are responsible for some logistical elements. The successful candidate will also need to manage suppliers such as AV providers caterers and creative agencies responsible for event outputs such as video photography and written material ensuing events are delivered in time and in budget. The role will also require liaison with the events team in Lloyds Register Group to manage space allocation in the building.

The Events Manager will assist with the delivery of a small-scale annual Impact Showcase in the building during 2026 to highlight the outcomes of our funding. In addition the Event Manager will support the Strategic Communications team who have responsibility for organising smaller workshops and round tables in the building as required.

While most of this work will be focused on the Lloyds Register building events programme the Event Manager will be expected to support a small number of external events overseas time permitting.

About the Team:

Global safety charity Lloyds Register Foundation is about to move back into its historic home the Lloyds Register building after an extensive refurbishment project. A Grade 2 listed building at 71 Fenchurch Street the building is occupied by both the Foundation and the commercial business it owns Lloyds Register a maritime classification and consultancy society as well as the Lloyds Register Foundation Heritage Centre which houses a public-facing library and an archive holding material concerning over 260 years of marine and engineering science and history. The Centre is focused on increasing the understanding and importance of maritime safety. Designed by architect Thomas Edward Collcutt the building is an impressive classical stone palazzo in a 16th century Italian style and is an inspiring place to work.

The building presents an opportunity for the Foundation to become a home for maritime thought leadership discussion and debate. Whether learning from the past through our archive discussing safety challenges that exist today or debating what the future holds we will invite maritime stakeholders to convene in our building hear from experts and join in conversations. In addition we hope to bring in inspiring speakers from around the world to give talks about interesting topics aligned with our mission to engineer a safer world. In time we may also seek to fund a community programme of events to inspire young people to consider maritime as a future career.

This ambition has led to the creation of a new role at the Foundation and we are now seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised individual with some experience of event management to help deliver our events programme.

What we offer you

• Hybrid and flexible work schedules with an appreciation for work-life balance
• Working in a global company with the ability to work with different cultures and diverse people
• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose is values-driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programs

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The Role

Event management

• Bring an enthusiastic and proactive approach to the Foundations events ensuring events are delivered successfully and on-time with audience engagement secured.
• Support the procurement of preferred suppliers.

• Produce proposals and scoping documents for events aligning with the agreed pillars of the event strategy and collaborating with colleagues to ensure event topics are within the Foundations scope and mission.
• Be responsible for invites and responses using the Foundations direct mail platform Pardot.
• Use a variety of Foundation channels to drive awareness and participation with a target audience to ensure maximum visibility and engagement.

• Liaise with communications professionals videographers and photographers to deliver content which can be shared post event.
• Lead and manage the whole event process from the planning stage right through to running the event and carrying out post-event evaluation.
• Manage event budgets ensuring they remain within budget parameters.
• Keep colleagues informed of progress and any issues encountered.

External stakeholder liaison

• Own and manage relationships with external suppliers and partners that support the delivery of events working together to ensure the best possible quality outcome for the Foundation.
• Develop and manage relationships with a range of external organisations and individuals at maritime organisations and others to secure the participation of thought leaders at events.

Collaboration

• Work collaboratively as part of the wider Strategic Communications team to ensure all events are fully integrated with strategic initiatives building relationships across the Foundation.
• Manage budget for creation and delivery of the events in line with budgets and Foundation processes.
• Work closely with colleagues across Lloyds Register where joint event opportunities are identified and agreed.

What you bring

• Five years experience of managing and delivering event programmes with demonstrable measurable results (essential)
• Experience of maritime (desirable but not essential)
• Knowledge of the charity sector (desirable but not essential)
• Degree or equivalent work experience

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About us

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification compliance and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industrys future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

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Lloyds Register is wholly owned by the Lloyds Register Foundation a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy Lloyds Register colleagues and Lloyds Register Foundation work together to fund research foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.

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