Posted on: 05/05/2026 – Application Deadline: 19/05/2026
About the role
Location: Cirencester Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: 7 month Fixed‑Term Contract
Seniority: Associate
The role holder will manage a range of in‑person and virtual events focused on High Net Worth clients, supporting the delivery and, in some cases, taking full responsibility for planning and delivering events on the calendar.
What you’ll be doing
* Design and project planning – detailed planning and design of events, including resources, budgets, logistics, space and accommodation, and coordinating stakeholder content and suppliers.
* Event management – oversee the run of events, manage suppliers and resolve issues for both in‑person and virtual events.
* Oversee event support – manage temporary event staff, assign roles, and ensure staff adhere to the event plan.
* Negotiation and contracting – work with procurement and team to shortlist venues, agree contracts and identify suppliers.
* Supplier management – select and manage suppliers, conduct due diligence, and ensure delivery of high‑quality services and products.
* Production oversight – prepare or contribute to production briefs and ensure events meet the highest quality standards.
* Communication and literature – collaborate with content, communications and stakeholders to design and produce event literature.
* Budget management – prepare and review event budgets, reconcile costs and support financial reporting.
* Reporting – provide regular budget and event progress reports and evaluate outcomes.
* One‑off projects – assist with projects directed by the Events Operations Manager.
Attendance at events managed, including pre‑ and post‑event stages, and at other SJP events as part of the on‑site team may be required.
Who we are looking for
* Experience delivering a high volume of high‑quality in‑person and virtual events end‑to‑end, often concurrently and within tight timeframes.
* Strong project planning and organisational skills, with ability to handle competing priorities and multiple event schedules.
* Demonstrable experience managing event budgets, forecasting, reconciliation and financial reporting.
* Experience negotiating and managing suppliers and venues, working with procurement and ensuring meticulous contractual, financial and operational details.
* Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence and build effective working relationships internally and externally.
* Understanding of SJP’s structure, strategy and decision‑making protocols.
* Knowledge of the High Net Worth client segment and experience delivering events that meet their interests and expectations; experience with risk registers and regulated environments.
* Experience managing temporary staff or supporting wider delivery teams on‑site.
* Experience supporting recruitment or client‑facing events.
Special requirements
The role may require flexible working, overnight stays or extended hours. Travel may be required. A full current driver’s licence and passport are required. Use of public transport may also be appropriate.
Benefits
* Competitive annual leave allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
* Competitive parental leave of 26 weeks full pay.
* Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit).
* 10% non‑contributory pension (increasing with length of service).
* Online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
Reasonable adjustments
We are an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk.
Equal Employment Opportunity statement
We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or other status.
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