The LCRCA is seeking an experienced Events Manager to project manage a diverse, interesting and busy programme of corporate and city region-wide events – ranging from Party Conferences, international summits and Ministerial visits to cultural events, launches, project milestones and high profiles conferences involving the Mayor, Cabinet Members and the CA’s executives.

This is a 12 month secondment opportunity for Internal colleagues only. 

About the Role

 Principal duties include:

• •‍Event Planning: Lead the end-to-end planning process for LCRCA events, including defining objectives, developing event concepts, creating timelines, and managing budgets.
• •‍Corporate Affairs: Design insight led targeted corporate affairs face to face influencing initiatives with local, regional and national stakeholders including the mayor and government figures.
• •‍Management: Empower, mentor and manage an Events Officer, and work with wider teams within the LCRCA across multiple concurrent events.
• •‍Venue Selection and Logistics: Research and secure venues that align with event requirements and budget constraints. Coordinate logistics such as catering, audiovisual equipment, transportation, and accommodations.
• •‍Programme Development: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop event agendas, speaker programs, and entertainment options that align with event objectives and audience preferences.
• •‍Vendor Management: Identify and manage relationships with event vendors, including caterers, audiovisual providers, decorators, and transportation companies. Negotiate contracts and ensure vendors deliver high-quality services within budget and timeline constraints.
• •‍Promotion and Marketing: Work closely with communications colleagues to promote events through various channels, including email campaigns, social media, websites, and print materials. Develop compelling event messaging and collateral to attract attendees and generate excitement.
• •‍Registration and Attendee Management: Implement registration systems and processes to efficiently manage attendee registration, ticketing, and check-in. Provide support and assistance to attendees before, during, and after events to ensure a positive experience.
• •‍On-Site Coordination: Oversee all aspects of event execution on-site, including set-up, registration, speaker management, technical support, and attendee engagement. Troubleshoot any issues or emergencies that may arise during events.
• •‍Post-Event Evaluation: Analyse feedback from attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders to identify event success and identify areas for improvement. Analyse event metrics, such as attendance, engagement, and satisfaction, to measure ROI and inform future event planning efforts.

 

 About the person

We are looking for an events professional with experience as an events producer, someone who has high attention to detail whilst being able to develop and execute a strong vision for impactful events, and work with multiple partners.  Interpersonal skills are critical, as is an ability to manage a portfolio of projects, to time, cost and quality.  We are looking for innovation, flexibility, and a team player but also a lead subject matter expert to lift the CA’s events provision to an even more professional level.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

• •‍A relevant public relations, events or engagement qualification or equivalent experience.
• •‍Proven experience in event planning and execution, preferably in a local authority, corporate or public sector setting.
• •‍Experience of leading the planning, sourcing, curating a wide range of engaging online and offline events supported by high-quality organised/catalogued content accessible online to the selected audience
  
  

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

•  •‍Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
•  •‍Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
•  •‍Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
•  •‍Flexible and hybrid working
• •‍24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• •‍Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• •‍Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• •‍Bike to Work Scheme
• •‍Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa