Event Executive

This role is based in our central Manchester office and the salary for the role is £23,500 per annum.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Event Coordination and Support

• Assist in the planning and delivery of major events, such as the NRLA Annual Conference, supporting logistical arrangements and ensuring smooth execution.
• Help organise and run smaller-scale events, including webinars, regional meetings, and local in-person events.
• Support the events team in tracking timelines, tasks, and budgets to help ensure events run efficiently and meet key milestones.

Venue and Logstics Support

• Assist in sourcing and booking venues, ensuring they meet NRLA requirements including layout, accessibility, catering, and health & safety standards.
• Attend events across the UK to assist with setup, on-site coordination, and general support as needed.

Communications and Marketing Support

• Help prepare briefing documents and event information packs for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the marketing team by providing key event details for use in promotional materials, email campaigns, and website listings.
• Support efforts to drive attendance and engagement among members and wider audiences.

Post-Event Reporting and Evaluation

• Contribute to post-event evaluations by gathering feedback and data to help assess success and identify areas for improvement.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of event costs, logistics, and key outcomes.

Regional Support and Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the regional teams to help plan and deliver local events and network meetings.
• Provide administrative support to regional teams, assisting with ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.

General Responsibilities

• Stay informed about the NRLA’s overall event strategy and any changes that may affect event planning or delivery.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and development opportunities to grow your skills in event management.
• Uphold NRLA values and maintain a professional, proactive approach in all activities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Willingness to develop strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to adapt and prioritise tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Friendly and approachable with the ability to build positive working relationships
• Self-motivated, solution-focused, and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset, able to work with colleagues across departments both in person and remotely
• Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• A sense of humour and a positive outlook – especially useful when working on high-profile or time-sensitive events
• Willingness and ability to travel to events across the UK, including Manchester and London

Desirable

• A valid UK driving licence and access to a car (helpful but not essential)

The closing date for this role is 5pm on 8th September 2025. However, we reserve the right to close the role early if we have a sufficient number of applicants

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £23,499.00-£23,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Flexitime
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Transport links
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M1 6EU

Application deadline: 08/09/2025