Research Events Executive - Stratford, United Kingdom - Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK

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Stratford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

4,000 professionals, 0 days wasted, 1 incredible purpose. Together, we are beating cancer._

Research Events Executive

Location:

Stratford, London (high flex - we would expect you to be in the office 1 to 2 days per week).

Some events require working extended hours and travel around the UK, and potentially internationally.

Salary:
£27,000 - £32,000 pa depending on experience + benefits

Department:
Research and Innovation

Reports to:
Senior Research Events Manager

Contract Type / Hours:
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months/ Full time 35 hours per week (Other flexible-working requests will also be considered)

Application Deadline:
Sunday 12th November at 23.55

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone determined, someone like you.

We are looking for a Research Events Executive to join the Research, Brand and Communications team on a fixed term basis for 12 months.

About the team

Cancer Research UK is among the largest funders of cancer research in Europe, supporting 4,000 researchers, doctors and nurses in 90 different institutions across the UK and internationally.

In 2021 our spend on research activity totalled more than £300m.

It is the role of the Research Brand and Communications team to engage with the world's greatest scientific minds - informing, facilitating, and inspiring them to join us to beat cancer sooner, as well as, assisting specialised teams to cultivate partnerships and collaborations with our organisation, on a personal and industrial level.

We use a bold and dynamic approach to how we communicate with our research community and industrial partners.

What will I be doing?

In this role, you will provide event and communication support to the Research Brand and Communications team, to deliver a portfolio of professional events and webinars which attract experts and key-decision makers from around the globe.

Key duties include:

Work closely with two Event Managers and the Senior Event Manager to support the planning and delivery of a portfolio of c.20 virtual and facetoface events per year.
Coordinate the daytoday administrative running of events and webinars including data entry, delegate bookings and tracking, delegate correspondence, and updating the website.
Support on all financial administration of events, including raising invoices and purchase orders and settling speaker expenses and refunds.
Working with the Senior Manager, prepare high quality event communications and all onsite materials for events, including joining instructions, badges and signin sheets, ensuring all material is aligned with our branding guidelines and are timely, professional and engaging. Be the first point of contact for delegate queries.
Liaise with high profile speakers and CRUK leadership when needed to ensure all travel and accommodation requirements are met in advance of the event.
Liaise with venues, suppliers, travel agencies and coordinate any travel requirements to and from events for the R&I directorate.
Plan and deliver targeted scientific meetings and webinars, working closely with an internal content leads and external programme committees.
Organise our exhibitor attendance at external events working closely with designers, suppliers and teams across R&I to coordinate requirements.
Attend and provide support at events (UK & International).

What skills are we looking for?

We are looking for a self-starter with excellent communication skills, a strong attention to detail and a true passion for working in events.

You will bring to the role:

Experience in the delivery of events, conferences or exhibitions
Experience of working across several projects with conflicting deadlines
Experience of working with multiple stakeholders
Ability to work with mínimal supervision and to take decisions rapidly when needed, while knowing when to seek guidance and support
Willingness to work outside normal office hours. Some events require weekend work and travel around the UK, and potentially internationally
A passion for Cancer Research UK and events/event management
Educated to a degree level/equivalent or an event management qualification/equivalent is desirable
Administration and IT skills (proficient in word, outlook and excel)

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

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