Job Description
Job Title: Senior Events Manager
Salary: £33,000 – £41,250 per annum
Hours per week: 35
Location: At IOSH, we embrace hybrid working because we believe it’s the key to achieving work-life balance, strategic success and fostering our collaborative culture. You’ll be required to work from our head office in Wigston, Leicester a minimum of 2 days per week. The remainder of your working hours will be undertaken from home.
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live, and to work in the UK.
Closing date: 01 April 2026
Interview date: W/C 13 April 2026
About the role At IOSH, we’re on a mission to raise standards across the health and safety profession. Events are a huge part of how we do that. We’re looking for a Senior Events Manager to lead on global conferences and professional development (CPD) events for our regional and industry, volunteer-led, communities.
This isn’t just about logistics and checklists. By creating high-quality learning experiences, you’ll help our members champion workplace safety and health. When this is done right, it quite literally saves lives. Your work will ensure our global membership stays informed, engaged, and equipped to keep people safe at work every single day.
What You’ll be doing
Building the programme: You’ll design a diverse range of events—in-person, virtual, and on-demand – that meet the high standards our members expect.
Working with experts: You’ll collaborate with volunteers, internal teams, and external partners to turn technical expertise into engaging, life-saving sessions.
Spotting trends: You’ll keep an eye on industry shifts and competitor offers to make sure our events stay relevant, unique, and valuable.
Staying on track: You’ll take the lead on making sure every event is delivered on time, within budget, and to a high professional standard.
Improving how we work: You’ll find smart ways to streamline our event delivery while keeping a firm focus on quality and results.
What you’ll bring (Essential Criteria)
We’re looking for someone who is organised, calm under pressure, and great with people. To do well in this role, you’ll need:
Event and CPD expertise: You have a proven track record in end-to-end event management, specifically within professional development or membership environments.
Strong project management: You’re highly organised and capable of juggling multiple timelines and budgets with precision.
Great communication: You can build strong relationships with everyone from senior leaders and external agencies to our dedicated volunteers.
Digital confidence: You understand how to make virtual and on-demand learning just as impactful as a live conference.
A knack for problem-solving: You’re always looking for ways to differentiate what we offer and ensure our events support IOSH’s wider goals.
An analytical mind: You don’t just deliver; you look at the data to prove the value of our events and refine our strategy for the future.
Membership of, or working towards membership of, a relevant professional body is desirable.
What’s in it for you?
We support our colleagues to bring their best selves to work, so they can deliver exceptional outcomes. We do this by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service, with the option to buy more
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme, minimum of 3% employee contribution whilst IOSH contribute 5%
- Individual performance related pay scheme
- Up to five paid volunteering days per year
- Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your dependent’s wellbeing
About us
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.
We understand that diversity of thought, culture, perspective, and background is essential to our vision. We believe in creating a personal environment where everyone is treated as they wish to be treated. At IOSH, you can be yourself, no matter who you are.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer, and are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
Find out more about how we advocate for, and support health and safety professionals worldwide to create a safer and healthier world of work by visiting www.iosh.com.
How to apply
To apply, you’ll need an up to date CV and some additional time to complete the application questions so we can find out more about you and your experience. Just click on the apply button below.
If you want to find out more about IOSH please visit our website. If you have any queries about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to support you with the recruitment process please reach out to [email protected].
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
