Senior Events Manager

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Benefits: The university supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, offer flexible working and parental leave opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns as well as optional private medical insurance, season ticket loans and being part of the cycle to work scheme. Direct Reports: Senior Events Co-ordinator(s) Reports to: Head of Department Start: 1st July 2026 The role Northeastern University London is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Events Manager to lead the events function within the Student Life team. The role requires someone with a proven track record in delivering high profile, complex events. The Senior Events Manager will take operational ownership of the University's events portfolio overseeing and supporting the delivery from conception through to post event evaluation. The post holder will set the standard for event excellence across the institution, and act as an advisor to leadership, faculty, staff and students on event best practices. The ideal candidate will have moved beyond operational event delivery into strategic leadership - with a track record of developing and events function, influencing institutional direction and building long term programmes. They need to be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity, proactivity and sound judgement are essential. Out of the box thinking is sought after and valued in this role. The Senior Events Manager will lead delivery of the University's signature events including academic ceremonies, aspects of welcome week, faculty conferences and student led initiatives. On a regular basis the role holder collaborates across the London campus and within the global network. Given the nature of the role, flexibility in working hours including evenings and weekends is required. About the University Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University's global campus network. NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus buildings offer contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces. Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers. NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us, and our offerings encompass. Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Events Leadership Participate in the strategic planning, management, and evaluation of the University's full events portfolio, ensuring a consistently high standard of delivery across all university-wide and campus events. In some areas, the role holder will take the lead role, and in other areas they are a supportive role. Act as the primary internal consultant and subject-matter expert on event management, providing advice to senior leadership, faculty, staff and students. Drive continuous improvement for the department across all events processes, identifying efficiencies and implementing best practice frameworks to raise standards year-on-year. Contribute to the strategic development of the team, supporting the Head of Department with reporting, evaluation, and forward planning of the events programme. Event Delivery and Operations Oversee end-to-end delivery of all major university events including Graduation, Convocation, Welcome Week events, faculty-led events, conferences, and network partnership events. Ensure all events are delivered to the highest professional standards, managing all logistics including venue and space planning, catering, AV, staffing, supplier coordination, and on-site execution. Develop and maintain detailed event planning timelines, staffing plans, and stakeholder briefings, proactively identifying and escalating risks to delivery. Hold day-to-day accountability for budget management across the events portfolio, including spend tracking, supplier negotiation and post-event financial reconciliation. Ensure all events are fully compliant with Health and Safety legislation, working with the Facilities team and relevant stakeholders to meet all legal obligations. Stakeholder and Relationship Management Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, faculty, professional services teams, and the student community. Manage external supplier and vendor relationships, including researching, selecting, and ne

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