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About the Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the planning and delivery of the Urban20 (U20) London Summit 2027, a significant international engagement for the Mayor of London. You will ensure London successfully hosts the U20 network and delivers a world-class program showcasing its global leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and delivery of the Urban20 London Summit 2027 and associated event programme.
- Manage event production suppliers, venues and operational partners to deliver agreed outcomes on time and within budget.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement across the GLA, UCLG, C40 Cities and a wide range of national and international partners.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, delivery schedules, risk registers and operational plans.
- Oversee delegate experience, logistics, travel and accommodation arrangements for international participants.
- Manage procurement activity, contract performance and supplier relationships.
- Ensure robust governance, reporting and financial management arrangements are in place throughout the project lifecycle.
- Build effective relationships with London-wide agencies and statutory partners to support event delivery.
- Prepare briefings, reports and advice for senior leaders, Mayoral Directors and the Mayor.
- Identify and develop partnership and sponsorship opportunities that support the objectives of the Summit.
- Monitor event performance, budgets and risks, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Support live event operations and work within established command and control arrangements during delivery.
- Contribute to the creation of a positive legacy from London's U20 Chair year and strengthen the city's international profile.
Requirements
- Significant experience of managing complex, multi-stakeholder events either in the public sector or in a commercial contract management setting with first-hand experience of contract negotiation, budget management and performance monitoring.
- Experience of managing high-value suppliers, procurement processes and operational partners.
- Experience of building and managing successful project sub-groups and teams.
- Experience of delivering commercial partnerships within events.
- Ability to work collaboratively to effectively resolve complex issues across stakeholders.
- IOSH or higher-level health and safety qualification.
Location
- City Hall/Hybrid
Work Type
- Fixed Term Contract
- Hybrid
Salary/Compensations
- £58,217 per annum
Benefits
- 30 days’ annual leave
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Interest free bicycle loan
- Career average pension scheme
About the Company
- Working for City Hall makes a difference to the lives of Londoners.
- Staff are at the centre of long-term planning and development for our great city.
- Events for London delivers some of the capital's most significant and high-profile events on behalf of the Mayor of London.
- The team brings together partners from across London, the UK and around the world to showcase the capital, support Mayoral priorities and create lasting economic, social and cultural impact.
- As part of the External Relations unit, the team leads the planning and delivery of events that strengthen London's global reputation, convene influential leaders and organisations, celebrate the capital's diversity, and create opportunities for meaningful engagement on the issues that matter most to Londoners and cities around the world.
Equal Opportunity
- As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.
- London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels.
- We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
- We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
- We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.
- We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.
- Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview.
- Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible.
- We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.