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About the Role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a leading part in the delivery of the Urban20 (U20) London Summit 2027, a significant international engagement for the Mayor of London. As Events and Communications Manager, you will spearhead the development and execution of an integrated marketing, communications, and audience engagement strategy to promote London's role as Chair and host city of the U20 network. You will shape London's global presentation, ensuring the Summit and its associated programs achieve maximum visibility, influence, and impact by collaborating with internal GLA teams, international city networks, commercial partners, and delivery suppliers.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of the marketing, communications, and audience engagement strategy for the Urban20 London Summit 2027 and associated programme.
Coordinate communications activity across partner organisations to ensure consistent messaging, branding, and audience engagement.
Manage relationships with communications agencies, creative suppliers, media partners, and key stakeholders.
Lead the Urban20 Marketing and Communications Working Group, bringing together partners to deliver an integrated communications programme.
Deliver multi-channel marketing campaigns across media, digital, social, email, and visual communications platforms.
Create and coordinate content, campaigns, and stakeholder communications that maximise the profile and impact of London's U20 Chair year.
Work closely with event delivery teams to integrate communications activity into event operations, delegate experience, and programme delivery.
Support the planning and delivery of Summit activity, including stakeholder engagement, logistics, and delegate management.
Manage marketing and communications budgets, procurement activity, and supplier performance to ensure value for money.
Monitor and evaluate communications performance, using data and insight to improve campaign effectiveness and audience reach.
Prepare high-quality briefings, reports, and presentation materials for senior leaders, the Mayor, and other stakeholders.
Support Mayoral visits, stakeholder engagement activity, and high-profile events associated with the Urban20 programme.
Build strong relationships across the GLA, international city networks, and external partners to support successful programme delivery.
Work occasional evenings and weekends to support the planning and delivery of the Urban20 London Summit 2027 and associated events.

Requirements

Experience of developing and delivering high-profile, multi-channel communications and stakeholder engagement campaigns for complex programmes, events, or international initiatives.
Knowledge of the structure of London Government, particularly the respective roles of Local Authorities, the Mayor and GLA and National Government; and a good understanding of how political events are managed and administered in London and nationally.
Experience of planning and supporting event operations, logistics, and delegate management for complex events involving multiple stakeholders and delivery partners.
Experience of operating in a politically sensitive environment and handling communications in this environment.
Managing a large budget to deliver a high-profile campaign, working with multiple stakeholders.
Experience of using data, insight, and evaluation to inform marketing and communications strategy.
Experience of planning and delivering operational comms for a major event.

Location

City Hall/Hybrid

Work Type

Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid working up to 3 days a week in offices and remotely

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. Our 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. From major public celebrations and cultural programmes to international summits, 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.