Event and Community Success Manager

Home-based.

Novi Network (Formerly Forward Ladies) is an extraordinary community for ambitious women who want to make an extraordinary impact. Our mission is to empower women to reach new heights in their careers and lives through the transformative power of authentic connections, personal growth, and collective action. Founded on the belief that women supporting women can change the world, Novi Network provides a vibrant community and essential resources to help our members thrive. We bring together a diverse network of accomplished women leaders from across industries and geographies, united by a shared commitment to uplifting and empowering one another.

Following a recent rebrand, we are seeing a passionate Events and Community Success manager to revitalise our programming. If you’re seeking an exciting internship opportunity in a progressive, purpose-led company, this is the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities

Member events and conferences

1.Handle all enquiries and manage multiple inboxes
2. Maintain an ongoing annual overview of events
3.Manage event promotion, registration
4. Manage food and beverage requirements and venue brief
5. Create event presentations (PowerPoint).
6. Organise speakers and plan content
7. For virtual events – host and manage the live experience
8. Brief speakers/trainers
9. Manage on-the-day logistics, including presentation, rehearsals and managing a registration team
10.Manage Post Event Communications and Debrief

Awards

1. Awards nomination process – maintain files, confirmation emails, and related queries.
2.Correspond with judges/finalists regarding the awards schedule, judging process, interview dates, biographies, and photos.
3.Oversee Awards Judging Days – preparing judges packs and onsite materials.
4. Create related event materials such as evaluation forms, PowerPoint presentation templates, briefing documents, delegate lists and exhibition flyers.
5.Manage and brief external contractors relevant to the event, e.g. film production, photography, stage-set, audiovisual and exhibitor stands.
6.Manage Venue Brief
7. Produce banners, signage and display boards when required.
8. Produce printed brochures
9. Create Awards presentations (PowerPoint).
10. Liaise with sponsors for event deliverables as agreed; web/brochure statements, logos.
11.Liaise with speakers, awards presenters, Awards compere, entertainment and brief on the day
12.Manage on-the-day logistics, including presentation, rehearsals and managing a registration team
13.Manage Post Event Communications and Debrief

Skills

1. 2-3 years of event coordination/management experience
2. Experience with Awards programmes
3. Conference production experience is a plus
4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
5. Strong administrative skills
6. Strong project management skills
7. Strong negotiating skills
8. Advanced proof-reading skills
9. Advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Attributes

1. Team player – an all-rounder with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
2. High energy and proactive
3.Outgoing and enthusiastic
4.Articulate and a fantastic communicator
5. Able to work well under pressure
6. Passionate about delivering high-quality events
7. Advocate and champion diversity and inclusion

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits

Company pension

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Performance bonus
Yearly bonus

Experience

event coordination/management: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds