Job Description

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