The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) are the professional body inspiring, equipping and supporting housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home.
About you
We are seeking a proactive and experienced events team leader to support the successful delivery of our events programme. Working closely with the events manager, you will lead the day‑to‑day operational delivery of a range of high-quality portfolio of virtual, hybrid and in‑person events, that support our members and stakeholders.
This is a key leadership role within the events function. You will lead and develop the events coordinators, ensuring events are delivered efficiently, professionally and to a consistently high standard, while aligning with the strategic direction.
You will be an organised and confident events professional with experience of delivering events and leading others. You are comfortable working within a structured team environment, taking ownership of delivery while collaborating closely with senior colleagues.
How to apply
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Charlotte Vernon, events manager, charlotte.vernon@cih.org
CIH is committed to equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection and strives to have a workforce that promotes inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community and would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments we can make to achieve and celebrate diversity.
Closing date for applications
Tuesday 2 June 2026
Interviews due to take place
Wednesday 17 June 2026 (in person)
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early
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Hours
35 hours per week
We want you to enjoy working at CIH, so it’s really important to us that we offer benefits that you value. Take a look below at some of the things you can take advantage of when you join us:
A good work/life balance
* 25 days holiday, plus eight bank holidays as standard (pro-rated for part-time colleagues) plus, gifted days off over Christmas and New Year
* Flexible working to accommodate your work and personal commitments – we value outcomes and recognise that everyone has a unique working style
* Access to our employee assistance programme for life’s challenges
* Policies to support you with big life changes or difficult times, such as the menopause and caring responsibilities
* Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
* Private health care with the option to purchase for family members
* Generous sick pay allowance
* Financial support for eye tests and help with the cost of glasses
* Cycle to work scheme.
Financially supporting you and your family
* Access to CIH Plus, our employee discount portal to help your salary go further
* Income protection scheme in case of an extended period of illness
* Death in service benefit equivalent to three times your salary
* Helping you save for the future by contributing to a defined contribution pension scheme.
* Full CIH membership – access all our member-exclusive content to build your housing knowledge
* A commitment to your professional development
* A flexible office space encouraging collaborative working.
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