techUK

2 job(s) at techUK

techUK
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Head of Events and Sponsorship Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £45,000 - £65,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About the role: The Head of Events and Sponsorship leads techUK's events strategy and sponsorship portfolio, overseeing flagship events, membership engagement activities and other revenue-generating events. The post holder is responsible for the full events programme, including high-profile conferences and dinners, as well as webinars, roundtables and bespoke sponsored activities. Key Responsibilities: Events Strategy & Leadership: Lead the planning and delivery of techUK's full portfolio of flagship events of 18+ events including industry dinners, drinks reception and conferences. Development of a strategic events roadmap aligned with techUK's policy priorities, member needs and external opportunities. Ensure all events meet high standards of content, production, engagement and brand visibility. Line management of two members of staff. Stakeholder management of senior internal clients, speakers, sponsors and venues. Sponsorship Management: Own the techUK sponsorship strategy across conferences, webinars, roundtables and large-scale events, ensuring sponsorship packages provide strong value and align with partner objectives. Cultivate relationships with prospective and existing sponsors, advising on suitable activities and building long-term partnerships. Manage sponsored content opportunities such as thought-leadership webinars, blogs, branding promotion and lead generation. Event Delivery & Member Engagement: Oversee end-to-end event production, including pre-event promotion, logistics, operations and on-the-day delivery. Collaborate with programme teams to shape relevant and impactful event content. Alongside the programme of flagship events, deliver networking-focused events and private roundtables that support member engagement. Commercial & Operational Oversight: Propose, and gain Senior Leadership Team (SLT) agreement for, annual event and sponsorship revenue targets, monitor financial performance and manage event budgets effectively. Evaluate event performance using qualitative and quantitative metrics, ensuring continuous improvement. Report back to the SLT and Board on events performance in quarterly reports. Identify and implement process improvements, including digital transformation, to streamline and improve the end-to-end customer experience. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Core Competencies: Strategic thinking and planning - Ability to design and deliver an events strategy that supports organisational priorities, policy goals and member engagement. Commercial acumen - Strong ability to generate and grow revenue through sponsorship, partnerships and events activity. Event programme leadership - Ability to oversee and deliver a complex portfolio of events to a consistently high standard. Stakeholder engagement and influence - Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders, internal teams and external partners. Leadership and team management - Ability to lead a team and create a high-performance culture around event delivery. Project and operational management - Strong organisational discipline and ability to manage complex delivery programmes. Data-driven decision making - Ability to measure performance and improve the events programme using evidence. Innovation and digital mindset - Ability to evolve events formats and improve customer experience through technology. Essential Knowledge and Experience: Proven experience leading complex event programmes, preferably in a membership body, trade association, policy institution or similar environment. Demonstrable success in developing and closing sponsorship opportunities and managing sponsor relationships. Strong project management and organisational skills, with ability to handle multiple simultaneous events. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desired Knowledge and Experience: Experience working in tech, public policy, government affairs or related sectors. Experience managing cross-functional teams. Additional Information: This is a full time role based out of techUK's London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: Event Manager, Event Organiser, Events Officer, Events Coordinator, Event Programme Manager, Public Body Events, Public Sector Event Management, Events Administrator, Marketing Manager, Sponsorship Manager, Business Development Manager, Sponsor Relationship Manager may also be considered for this role.
techUK
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Board Administrator and CEO Office Support Location: London / Hybrid Salary : £16,200 - £18,000 per annum (FTE is £27,000 - £30,000 per annum) based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits Job Type: Part Time, Permanent Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced administrator with secretarial skills to act as the administrator for techUK's member Boards. The successful candidate will have strong secretarial and administrative skills, familiarity with senior relationship management, proficiency in MS Office, record keeping, good document drafting and communication skills. Key Responsibilities: Tasks required in the board administrator role: - Organise Main Board and Membership, Finance & Performance (MF&P) Board meetings (four each per year), including arranging one lunch and one dinner annually - Take minutes for all Board and MF&P meetings, review minutes with the techUK CEO and CFO, and then with the Chairs of respective meetings - Prepare scripts for Board Chairs and send to them in advance of meetings - Send out board papers, ensuring timely distribution by coordinating and following up with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) members - Liaise with the SLT to draft agendas for board meetings - Monitor the Company Secretary inbox and respond appropriately to any incoming emails - Send nomination forms out for selected directors when requested - Arrange Remuneration Committee meeting annually, including distribution of papers - Organise Nomination Committee meeting twice a year, ensuring board papers are sent out in advance - Liaise with marketing to ensure the website is kept up to date in terms of board members changes and ensuring biographies are current - Coordinate with SME lead and marketing team to organise the timetable for the board elections, prepare the relevant forms, notify all successful candidates of the next steps in the process and inform unsuccessful candidates - Obtain relevant information for new board members (headshot, bio, declaration of interest, personal details) ensure with Company Secretary they are registered with Companies House - Annually obtain updated declarations of interest from each director - Annually confirm with each director that there has been no change in home address for Companies House records Tasks required in the PA Support role: - Support the CEO's PA in their tasks including; - Managing CEO email accounts - Handle incoming calls and postal correspondence for the executive office - Coordinate and manage extensive travel arrangements for the CEO and as required by the Senior Leadership Team - Process business expenses in line with company policies and guidelines - Update and manage CRM database - Arrange and provide support for business review meetings, team away days and internal/external events - Coordinate internal and external meetings by reviewing schedules, identifying suitable times and communicating with external parties including government representatives to arrange meetings for the Senior Leadership Team - Provide secretarial and administrative support to the rest of the Senior Management team as required The role reports to the CEO's PA for task management in the support role to the CEO office, and for professional and career management. The role additionally reports to the Company Secretary for Board administration guidance and task management. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise: Core Competencies - Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and time management skills, with the ability to self-motivate - Strong written and verbal communication skills - High level of attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality - Flexible, adaptable, able to work on own initiative with can-do-attitude - Able to work collaboratively and independently on own initiative - Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines, exercising sound judgement - A proactive and adaptable approach to work Essential Knowledge and Experience - Previous experience in EA/PA role supporting a CEO or similar - An understanding of board governance and regulatory compliance - Good working knowledge of Office 365 applications such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Teams, and confident using digital systems, data, and documentation - Strong diary management and organisational skills - Experience in preparing board papers, minutes and agendas Desired Knowledge and Experience - Experience supporting C-suite executives and boards - Knowledge of company secretarial duties, statutory registers and Company House requirements Additional Information: This is a part-time role based out of techUK's London offices, however techUK operates a flexible working policy. This role is three days a week. This role profile is a guide to the work that is required but does not form part of any contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to apply for this role. Candidates with experience of: Board Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Administrator, Administration Clerk, Board Support Administrator, Business Support, Executive Assistant, EA to CEO, Personal Assistant, PA to CEO Business Administrator may also be considered.