Events Manager

Location: Hybrid with one day per month at the London office
Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Duration: Initially temporary for 3 months with a view to going permanent for the right person

Pay: £20.00 per hour plus £2.41 per hour holiday pay (Equivalent to £39,000 FTE)

Charity People are partnering with the leading professional body for the education, training, accreditation and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors in the UK.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Events Manager to lead the development and delivery of their events programme, from flagship annual conference to online webinars, member engagement activities, and thought-leadership forums. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive individual to shape impactful events that raise UKCP's profile, support their members, and promote world-class psychotherapy standards.

About the Role

As Events Manager, you will take ownership of UKCP's full events portfolio, managing projects from planning through to evaluation. You will collaborate with colleagues, members, Trustees, and external partners to deliver events that are innovative, inclusive, and aligned with our mission.

This role requires excellent project management skills, a creative approach to programme design, and the ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. You will also be responsible for event budgets, income generation through sponsorship, and ensuring our events reflect our values of integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, planning, and delivery of UKCP's annual events programme, including the annual conference.
• Design and deliver a range of events (in-person, online, and hybrid) that engage members and external stakeholders.
• Oversee all event logistics, including technical setup, supplier management, speaker briefings, and on-the-day delivery.
• Ensure events reflect UKCP's brand and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Manage budgets, ensuring value for money, and seek opportunities for sponsorship and income generation.
• Evaluate events, gather feedback, and share insights to improve future delivery.
• Work collaboratively with members, volunteers, and colleagues, supporting their contributions and fostering strong relationships.
• Keep event information up to date on the UKCP website and maintain the annual events calendar.

About You

We're looking for an organised, creative, and solutions-focused Events Manager with:

• Experience of managing and promoting diverse events from end-to-end.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Budget management experience and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence working independently, including in hybrid/remote environments.
• A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and to supporting well-being in team environments.

Desirable skills/experience:

• Working in membership organisations or the charity/voluntary sector.
• Using Zoom webinars, Salesforce, and Eventbrite.
• Experience generating income from sponsorship/advertising.
• Supporting highly committed volunteers.

How to Apply
Please apply as soon as possible, as applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.