Events Manager

About the role:

We're offering a fantastic opportunity to lead Joseph Rowntree Foundation's (JRF) events team . You'll scope, design and deliver excellent delegate experiences that work towards our objectives and outcomes.

We need somebody to identify effective event partners and work with them from event concept through to evaluation, delivering successful stakeholder engagement and high-quality content that leaves delegates with a positive perception of JRF and an eagerness to stay in touch.

Millions of people are locked in poverty in the UK, we don't believe that's right. That's why we've made it our mission to solve it. JRF's new strategy is to work alongside others to build public and political will for change and demand for solutions. We will develop those credible solutions with those who have the power to effect change, and we'll hold governments and others to account for their impact on people locked in poverty. This role is an important part of delivering that mission and strategy. You'll work across a talented team and will provide a channel to those that can make a difference.

We want our events to be created with and reflective of people with experience of poverty, this role presents both a challenge and an opportunity to diversify our events programme and put the communities we aim to serve right at the heart of them.

About you:

You will have significant experience of managing excellent events within a high-profile policy influencing environment. You'll have an expert understanding of how events add value within a broader public affairs strategy and will collaborate with others on the entire approach. You'll thrive within a fast-paced, politically driven environment and will be happy responding to changing briefs and situations as they arise.

You will be comfortable and experienced at managing large scale projects, suppliers, budgets and people. Your time management and drive to deliver value for money will be second to none.

You will be a highly motivated, self-starter with bags of initiative and exceptional communication skills. You'll need to be both approachable and personable, able to flex your approach and style to cater for a range of audiences and collaborators.

About us:

Joseph Rowntree Foundation is a social change organisation with a 100-year history. We're built on trust, show we care, and exist to make a difference.

We work with others to put forward sector-leading research, evidence, solutions and stories to the UK's influencers and decision makers.

We believe that a prosperous poverty-free UK is within reach, we just need more people to believe it too.

To make our vision a reality we need talent, ideas, skills and passion, plus we need to change some of what we do and how we do it too. So, we're embarking on a significant period of change. Change that will see us become an outcome focused organisation that embraces new ways of working and modern practices.

If you share our passion, then we need to hear from you.

How to apply:

Please download and complete the application form along with an equal opportunities monitoring form and email to

Closing date for applications is Sunday 2 December 2018

Interviews will take place week commencing 10 December 2018

In support of our approach to flexible working we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part time basis.

When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part time work and, if part time , the number of hours per week you would be looking for.

Our commitment to diversity

We are committed to creating opportunities for under-represented groups. BAME groups are under-represented in the organisation and are positively encouraged to apply. We shall apply Section 159 of the Equalities Act 2010 in the recruitment process.

At JRF/JRHT we believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from those with experience of living in poverty.