About FEBS and the role This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, as FEBS plans the future growth of our events programme and, in particular, the organisation of the annual FEBS Congress. This pivotal role will lead our Events team and help evolve our events programme going forwards, working with the various stakeholders who comprise the FEBS community. FEBS events include the annual FEBS Congress, attracting up to 2,000 attendees, the FEBS Advanced Courses programme, early-career scientists meetings, events focused on education in the molecular life sciences and other society events. These events are held across Europe and neighbouring regions. The postholder will be based remotely and preferably be resident in Germany, Spain or the UK. Role description Overview Reporting to the Congress Counsellor (EC board member), the Events Manager will lead the Events team, line managing the Events Associate postholder. Strategic: The Events Manager will contribute, in collaboration with Congress Counsellor and FEBS Chief Administrator, to shaping FEBS future event strategy and development of the events platform for in-house event delivery. Managerial: The Events Manager will oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of various FEBS events, including:
- FEBS Congress and Young Scientists Forum (annually)
- FEBS Education and Training Conference (currently biennially)
- FEBS-IUBMB-ENABLE Conference (annually)
- FEBS involvement in supporting the organization of Advanced Courses
- Other in-person and online events. Responsibilities
· Lead on developing FEBS own events platform and capabilities for future in-house events organization, including event websites,



registration and abstract management and event apps;
· Lead the project management of the FEBS Congresses, working in collaboration with the other organizing parties;
· Collaborate on the marketing and promotion of FEBS events, including sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, with FEBS colleagues and local destination PCOs;
· Coordinate the scientific programme development and abstract management, in consultation with FEBS colleagues;
· Coordinate budget management and reporting for events, in consultation with the Treasurer;
· Manage the relationship with the local PCOs for all matters relating to local delivery of the event (including local accommodation and event venues);
· Lead the review cycle of FEBS events and identify opportunities for future improvements;
· Maintain clear organizational guidelines for all FEBS events and all organizational parties. Who we are looking for Essential
· Experienced events professional with > 5 years’ experience ideally within a PCO, agency, association or conference environment
- with a proven track record planning, organizing and delivering events across Europe to a range of audiences from 100 to 1,000+ attendees;
· High proficiency using event management platforms and apps;




· Experience leading a team to deliver successful events and provide the best event experience;
· Good communication, including fluency in English, presentation and relationship skills and proven experience working with multiple stakeholders internally and externally;
· Able to work calmly under pressure to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment;
· Genuine passion for delivering inspiring events, particularly in-person event experiences;
· Knowledge and experience of delivering online events and related technology. Desirable
· Experience of the abstract submission process is highly desirable;
· Preferably, but not essential, experience of delivering events in the membership association and/or life sciences sector;
· Degree-educated. This role will require travel to different locations, mainly in the FEBS area, for event planning and on-site event delivery, including occasional weekends where necessary (time off in lieu is given). Competitive salary to be agreed. To apply: please send your CV and covering letter explaining your interest in the position, to FEBS Chief Administrator, Tom Kingsnorth: [email protected], by 1st December deadline. All offers of employment are made subject to FEBS verifying an applicant’s right to work. FEBS is an equal opportunities employer and actively supports human rights, diversity and inclusion as well as equality legislation. All applicants for any position are assessed objectively on their individual merits. We welcome all applications. Issues of disability should only be considered against the particular requirements of the job where necessary or where applicable, given this is a remote working position.

📌 Events Manager (España)
🏢 FEBS
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