About the Opportunity

Position overview

Department

Student Life

Location

London Campus

Term

Full-time; permanent

Salary Range

Up to 53040 per annum depending on experience

Benefits

The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance offer flexible working and parental leaveopportunities an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free confidential advice on both home and work concernsaswell asoptional private medical insurance season ticket loans andbeingpart of the cycle to work scheme.

Direct Reports

Senior Events Co-ordinator(s)

Reports to

Head of Department

Start

1st July 2026

The role

Northeastern University London is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Events Manager to lead the events function within the Student Life team. The role requires someone with a proven track record in delivering high profile complex events.

The Senior Events Manager will take operational ownership of the Universitys events portfolio overseeing and supporting the delivery from conception through to post event evaluation. The post holder will set the standard for event excellence across the institution and act as an advisor to leadership faculty staff and students on event best practices. The ideal candidate will have moved beyond operational event delivery into strategic leadership with a track record of developing and events function influencing institutional direction and building long term programmes. They need to be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity proactivity and sound judgement are essential. Out of the box thinking is sought after and valued in this role.

The Senior Events Manager will lead delivery of the Universitys signature events including academic ceremonies aspects of welcome week faculty conferences and student led initiatives. On a regular basis the role holder collaborates across the London campus and within the global network.

Given the nature of the role flexibility in working hours including evenings and weekends is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Events Leadership

• Participate in the strategic planning management and evaluation of the Universitys full events portfolio ensuring a consistently high standard of delivery across all university-wide and campus some areas the role holder will take the lead role and in other areas they are a supportive role.

• Act as the primary internal consultant and subject-matter expert on event management providing advice to senior leadership faculty staff and students.

• Drive continuous improvement for the department across all events processes identifying efficiencies and implementing best practice frameworks to raise standards year-on-year.

• Contribute to the strategic development of the team supporting the Head of Department with reporting evaluation and forward planning of the events programme.

Event Delivery and Operations

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of all major university events including Graduation Convocation Welcome Week events faculty-led events conferences and network partnership events.

• Ensure all events are delivered to the highest professional standards managing all logistics including venue and space planning catering AV staffing supplier coordination and on-site execution.

• Develop and maintain detailed event planning timelines staffing plans and stakeholder briefings proactively identifying and escalating risks to delivery.

• Hold day-to-day accountability for budget management across the events portfolio including spend tracking supplier negotiation and post-event financial reconciliation.

• Ensure all events are fully compliant with Health and Safety legislation working with the Facilities team and relevant stakeholders to meet all legal obligations.

Stakeholder and Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong productive relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels including senior leadership faculty professional services teams and the student community.

• Manage external supplier and vendor relationships including researching selecting and negotiating contracts that deliver value and quality.

• Champion inclusive event design ensuring all events reflect and celebrate the Universitys diverse community and are aligned with the Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy.

• Embed sustainability principles across the events portfolio including responsible sourcing of suppliers and materials minimizing environmental impact and ensuring procurement practices meet the Universitys ethical sourcing standards.

Team Leadership and Development

• Foster a positive collaborative team culture with high morale and a strong focus on student experience working effectively with the broader Student Life and support teams.

• Mentor and coach team members to build capability and confidence supporting their growth within the events function and wider institution.

Person specification criteria

Education Qualifications and Training

• Undergraduate degree Desirable

• Professional qualification or accreditation in events management Desirable

Experience

• Progressively responsible experience in events management including experience in a strategic leadership role with institution- or organisation-wide accountability. Essential

• Experience within UK USA and or international educational setting strongly preferred Desirable

• Demonstrated experience of developing and leading an events programme at institutional or organisational level including designing strategy building team capability and driving continuous improvement not solely delivering individual events Essential

• Experience managing a portfolio of complex high-profile events from conception to post-event evaluation Essential

• Experience managing stakeholder relationships at all levels including senior leadership external partners and student communities Essential

• Strong track record of end-to-end event logistics management including venue planning catering AV staffing and on-site execution Essential

• Budget management experience and supplier negotiation Essential

• Experience developing detailed planning documentation including timelines risks staffing plans and post-event evaluation reports Essential

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate confidently and diplomatically at senior leadership level Essential

• Strong strategic thinking and planning capability able to develop and lead a high-quality events calendar aligned to institutional priorities Essential

• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire motivate and develop team members Essential

• Highly detail-oriented with exceptional organisational and time management skills Essential

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-pressure projects simultaneously adapting positively to changing priorities and demands Essential

• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation as it applies to events Essential

• Commitment to inclusive event design and knowledge of Equality Diversity and Inclusion principles Essential

• Understanding of sustainability best practice in events management and a commitment to ethical procurement including supplier due diligence and environmentally responsible resourcing Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues across teams departments and the global network Essential

Additional Information

Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Suzi Broadaway Director of Student Life via emailing . However all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application process

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary.

Applications must include a covering letter and a full curriculum vitae.

Interviews are expected to commence w/c 15 June 2026.

Please note this role requires a DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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Additional Information

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However all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.

Application process

Applications should be made by 00:00 on the job postings end date (if applicable).

Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged but voluntary.

Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.

The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.

Please note all employees of Northeastern University London are required to undergo at least a basic DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.

For staffs own wellbeing for part time roles the expectation is if you have multiple roles they should not exceed full time (37.5 hours per week) and for full time roles the expectation is that this will be your only role (apart from intermittent roles).

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and will be judged on merit alone. We welcome applications from all underrepresented groups including the Global Majority. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.