The role involves taking major responsibility for the planning and delivery within a given budget of three days of talks, workshops, panel discussions, networking events, plus gala events with commissioned performances.

Other elements in the role include venue hire and catering; tech organisation for digital and other elements of the programme; liaison with and accommodation for participants, artists and speakers; recruitment and supervision of volunteers; regular progress updates and concluding with a detailed final report.

The Events Manager will work closely with the Editorial team to develop the programme and identify, approach and arrange contracts with suitable speakers; and with the Marketing team to promote the event, establish an appropriate website presence, and develop and deliver a sponsorship plan.

The freelance contract will run from 1 November 2019 to 31 July 2020, with total days worked equating to 50% of a full-time contract.

For more information, including a list of person specifications, please visit  our website

How to apply: Please send a CV and covering letter outlining your relevant experience to the Administration Coordinator Kay Hadden, kay@mslexia.co.uk

Closing date: 30 September 2019
Interviews: 7 October 2019