Events Manager

Events Manager Location: Central London - hybrid Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week, national travel, including overnight, some evenings/weekends) Salary: £39,462.50 per annum Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a leading Scientific Membership Organisation to recruit an Events Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced events professional to lead on the delivery of a dynamic portfolio of high-profile scientific meetings that shape knowledge exchange and collaboration within the scientific community. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be confident managing logistics and stakeholder engagement, and be motivated by excellence in scientific event delivery. About the Role As Events Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination and delivery of approximately 30 scientific events per year. These include hybrid, virtual and in-person formats hosted at central London venues and UK residential locations. Working with scientists and internal teams, you will ensure every event runs seamlessly - from speaker coordination and programme design to logistics, evaluation and budget management. Responsibilities Lead on the planning and delivery of a portfolio of scientific events and meetings Develop and manage timelines, budgets, logistics, and communications for each event Liaise with internal teams, speakers, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery Coordinate venue bookings, AV, catering, travel and delegate communications Ensure flexibility across delivery formats (in-person, virtual, hybrid) Maintain accurate CRM and registration records Draft briefings, reports, and planning documentation Support continuous improvement through event evaluation and feedback Represent the organisation on-site or online at events (including some evening and weekend work) Person Specification Essential: Proven experience in end-to-end delivery of complex, high-profile events Excellent project management and organisational skills Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders High attention to detail, ability to multitask and prioritise under pressure Effective written and verbal communication skills Confident using Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and content management systems Budget management experience Flexible approach to working hours and travel Desirable: Understanding of scientific or academic environments Experience working with CRM systems and evaluating events If you are a proactive and detail-oriented events professional who is passionate about supporting scientific engagement and excellence, we would love to hear from you. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout