Events Organiser

Contract type: Permanent

Contracted hours: 35 per week

Reference number: RCN02466

Salary: £36,705 - £41,466 * plus London weighting of £5,094 if applicable

Location: RCN UK HQ (London), RCN Birmingham or RCN Cardiff Gate office with hybrid working

About us

At the Royal College of Nursing, we’re an optimistic organisation. And we’ve got good reason to be. We all share the same voice when it comes to changing the shape of the health policies of the future. And as the largest trade union of nursing staff and students in the UK – with over half a million members – all we can see are the infinite possibilities for a brighter future. Join us and you will too.

We're accredited with Investors in People Silver Standard. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want people who can contribute to our purpose in line with our values.

About you

As our Events Organiser, you’ll use your enthusiasm, positivity and customer service skills to deliver exceptional events to our members in a range of formats. In this varied role, every day will be filled with possibilities. You will get involved in everything from event planning and marketing to onsite, virtual and hybrid event management. We'll look to you to source venues; liaise with event commissioners; manage speakers, programme content and budgets; and undertake all logistical planning.

You’ll have a strong track record of planning and delivering a variety of events both face-to-face and virtually; possess excellent prioritisation and communication skills; and be able to work methodically and logically under pressure.

You’ll be responsible for delivering a range of events including clinical and topic-led events which income generates for the organisation, as well as corporate events to support the RCN’s work and campaigns.

To succeed at the Royal College of Nursing all you need to do is think bigger, better and brighter. And with an attitude like that, anything’s possible.

What we offer you

We expect you to look after our members and customers. And we expect you to be rewarded for it. We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.

*We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary.

We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person.

How to apply

To apply, please click the apply button below.

Please click the button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don’t. Please ensure your CV is in a simple format with minimal tables and sections. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.

We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.

As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.

For more information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact Anna Gray, Corporate Events Manager on 020 7647 3580

For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact recruit@rcn.org.uk

Closing date: 23 June 2024.

Interview date: 9 July 2024.