Description:
We’re expanding and need a freelance - part-time Event Manager to help us rock our networking events in Oxford, Cambridge, and London. If you’re a pro at event and project management, sponsor coordination, and on-site support, we’d love to have you on board. You’ll also be working closely with our, thought leadership, innovation, marketing and operations teams to keep everything running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage awesome networking events in Oxford, Cambridge, and London.
- Manage 2 admin / social media part time staff
- Attend and support on site at the events (about once per month) - T&E will be paid on top of hourly rate.
- Keep our sponsors happy and in the loop with great communication.
- Be the go-to person on-site to ensure everything goes off without a hitch.
- Work hand-in-hand with our thought leadership, innovation, marketing and operations teams.
- Bring fresh ideas and innovation to the table.
- Handle event logistics like a boss – from picking venues to negotiating with vendors and keeping an eye on the budget.
- Make sure every event reflects CONEXEN’s mission and values.
Why Join Us?
- Grow with a Movement: We started with just three people having a drink and now our events are bringing between 50 and 100 people every time with 14 events lined up for 2025. Be part of this exciting journey and further grow within our community with new roles and new opportunities in the future!
- Be Part of Radical Generosity: We’re all about giving back and making a difference. Join us in supporting patient groups, charities, and strategic partnerships.
- Access to Leaders & Opportunities: The healthcare industry is a fantastic place to be right now, with many biopharma companies in the space. This role gives you direct access to industry leaders, opening doors to new and exciting business / career opportunities.
- Fast-Track Your Growth: Build your leadership skills, grow your personal brand, and explore new opportunities.
- Flexible and Meaningful Work: Enjoy a flexible schedule (16 hours a week). This job is suitable for freelancers and independent event managers. Most hours can be done during the regular working hours, with the exception of the actual events that happen between 6 and 9 pm.
Experience & Skills:
- A self-starter, with freakish organisational skills.
- Ninja Project management skills
- People management skills.
- 5-8 years of experience in organizing physical events.
- A background in PR, marketing is desirable
- Community building experience is a big plus.
- Great communication skills and a team player. With the ability to communicate at all levels and motivate junior staff.
- A strategic mindset with a keen eye for detail.