Role Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic public sector client looking to hire a Head of Events. This senior leadership position involves managing high-profile internal and external events that enhance the organisation’s reputation and stakeholder engagement, supporting strategic objectives and driving impactful communication.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the events team to deliver impactful, high-quality events aligned with organisational goals and communication plans.
- Provide strategic advice and oversee the delivery of events for senior leaders, stakeholders, and external partners to maximise engagement.
- Develop and implement a diverse programme of physical, virtual, and hybrid events that effectively communicate key messages and foster relationships.
- Collaborate with external and internal teams to optimise event content, formats, and digital engagement channels.
- Manage resources, budgets, and timelines efficiently to ensure successful event execution.
- Act as a key communications partner for senior leadership, integrating events with broader media, digital, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Analyse event outcomes; gather feedback and metrics to inform continuous improvement and demonstrate value.
Person Specification
- Extensive experience designing, managing, and delivering high-profile, multi-channel events in complex organisations.
- Proven leadership skills managing multi-disciplinary teams, including motivating and developing staff to deliver excellence.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities, with a keen eye for detail and quality.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing at all levels and building professional relationships.
- Demonstrable expertise in managing budgets, resources, and project risks to meet objectives.
- Ability to deliver innovative, accessible, and inclusive event formats, maximising digital and hybrid engagement.
- Adaptable, self-motivated, and able to manage conflicting priorities efficiently.
- Public Sector or health large scale events experience desirable
What’s on Offer
£70,000 (day rate inside IR35)
6 month initially
Interviews ASAP
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
