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Head of Events and Sponsorship

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 45000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 21, 2026
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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
  • Experience managing cross‑functional teams

What we offer

  • discretionary bonus
  • comprehensive benefits
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