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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
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
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
Requirements:
Strategic thinking and planning
Commercial acumen
Event programme leadership
Stakeholder engagement and influence
Leadership and team management
Project and operational management
Data-driven decision making
Innovation and digital mindset
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
The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK prior to the commencement of employment
Nice to have:
Experience working in tech, public policy, government affairs or related sectors