Job Purpose

As a Governance Events Manager you will lead the logistical, operational and conference management functions of the legal and Governance Programme. The purpose of the role is to organise the annual Global Assembly meeting.

You will support the work of several governing bodies, committees and advises other International Secretariat teams on best practice events management. You will have a fantastic opportunity to provide leadership and line management to one full time events Assistant and temporary staff members/volunteers when required.

About you

We are searching for a candidate who has had experience managing the provision of organisation, logistical, administrative and conference support to the legal and Governance Programme.

The successful candidate will have experience servicing governing bodies, organising work and managing staff which includes recruiting and training employees.

Main Responsibilities

• Project manage the Global Assembly Meeting from initial scoping through to delivery and beyond – including all organizational, logistical, administrative and conference support arrangements, recommending improvements as appropriate throughout the event life-cycle.
• Managing and supporting the events assistant role, encouraging continuous personal and professional development.
• Recruit and manage at least one fixed-term events logistics assistant, and up to 30 local volunteers, to support at key times during the annual event calendar.
• Continually work to achieve best value for money with suppliers, ensuring a robust procurement / tender process, overseeing appropriate negotiations for all work undertaken and ensuring a clear business case to justify larger expenses.

Skills and Experience

• Experience of sourcing, planning, organizing, delivering and evaluating complex international events for 350+ participants, with experience in multi-lingual events an advantage.
• Experience of setting, tracking, reforecasting and reconciling significant budgets.
• Experience of working with events technology and web-based communication tools.
• Experience of coordinating complex project teams.

Please see the attached job description on our website for more information on responsibilities, skills and experiences required.

What We Offer:

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

• 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days)
• Hybrid working environment – The standard working week at Amnesty International is 35 hours
• Pension Contribution Scheme – with an employer contribution of 8% of your gross annual salary, in addition Amnesty International will match individual contributions of up to 3%. Making a total employer contribution of 11%
• Life Assurance
• Annual salary review
• Opportunity to join our cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loans for travel to work
• Contribution towards the cost of eye tests and glasses
• Access to Linkedin Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

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N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we’re committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.

We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.

To see our full statement please visit this link: Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion policy – Amnesty International

Amnesty International is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the team by [email protected]