Job Description

Events Lead

Role:

Permanent - Hybrid (2 days per week office based and 3 days remote)

Hours:

35 hours per week

Salary:

37500 + benefits



The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is seeking an exceptional Events Lead to spearhead the strategic planning, execution and evaluation of our flagship Graduation event alongside a dynamic calendar of high-profile and community-driven events. This is an exciting opportunity to lead programmes that energise our members, volunteers, partners and wider marketing community around the world.

What you'll be doing day-to-day:

You'll be delivering the event strategy aligned to CIM's organisational goals and community initiatives. You'll own the end-to-end delivery of the annual Graduation event including venue sourcing, logistics, programme design and stakeholder engagement. Oversee major initiatives including The Pitch student competition, Marketing Club events, international and regional sector interest group (SIG) activities. Deliver on event budgets, project plans and risk governance documentation. Build strong cross-functional relationships and collaborate with Education, Membership, Marketing and PR teams. Maintain quality and consistency across all CIM events, ensuring brand integrity, member value and seamless execution.

What we're looking for:

You'll have a strategic mindset with excellent project management capabilities You'll be an expert communicator and relationship-builder across teams and communities You'll be highly organised and calm under pressure with great attention to detail You'll be tech-savvy and fluent with Microsoft 365, CRM systems, Eventbrite, and hybrid event tools You'll have a Proven track record in delivering large-scale, complex events Experience with formal or ceremonial occasions such as graduations Familiarity with volunteer-led or member engagement programmes Knowledge of governance, risk management and supplier contract processes CIM qualification desirable Project/event management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, Cvent) a plus

What you'll get:

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Pension contribution scheme Training and development opportunities Life assurance scheme Dedicated wellness initiatives and wellness hub that supports your wellbeing (including EAP) Subscription to Perkbox - our online benefits platform including retailer, entertainment and dining out discounts.

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