Description
Where can an Events Officer help shape the future of health research through impactful engagement?
At UK Biobank, that’s where.
We’re home to one of the most comprehensive health research databases in the world supporting researchers globally to make life-saving discoveries. But science doesn’t speak for itself. That’s where our events come in.
From major international conferences to face-to-face volunteer sessions and prestigious parliamentary events, our communications team brings people together to celebrate, collaborate, and drive the future of health research. As part of our growing team, you’ll help deliver events that engage everyone from volunteers and funders to global scientists and policymakers with creativity, precision, and purpose.
Can you do it?
As Events Officer, you’ll report to the Head of Events and support the planning and delivery of a wide portfolio of events both in-person and online. You’ll help us raise the profile of UK Biobank and enhance engagement across our diverse audiences.
You will be responsible for:
* Supporting the delivery of a range of events, including conferences, webinars, advisory boards, internal meetings, and external exhibitions.
* Coordinating logistics such as venue booking, catering, travel, registration, and technology setup.
* Managing attendee communication, supporting speakers and stakeholders before and during events.
* Liaising with external suppliers, including venues, digital platforms, and creative agencies.
* Supporting event evaluation through post-event feedback and analysis.
You’ll also play a key role in major upcoming moments including our annual scientific conference (attended by over 1,000 researchers), participant engagement activities, and the flagship launch of our new Manchester headquarters in 2026.
Is this 'you'?
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:
* Experience supporting a wide range of events from start to finish.
* Experience in working with scientific or healthcare-related events.
* Strong organisational and multitasking skills with a keen eye for detail.
* Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* A proactive, problem-solving mindset and collaborative attitude.
The working pattern is Monday to Friday, with hybrid working arrangements based in Greater Manchester (initially Stockport, moving to Manchester Science Park in 2026/27). National travel (e.g., to London) will be required as part of the role.
Be rewarded and recognised
* 26 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus Bank Holidays
* Holiday buy scheme (purchase up to one additional week per year)
* Paid day off for your birthday
* USS Pension Scheme (hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution)
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Enhanced family leave from day one
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Professional subscriptions reimbursement
* Free on-site gym and subsidised canteen lunches
* Free car parking
* Employee discounts portal
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Annual flu vaccination
* Life Assurance cover
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The job advert closing date may change, so we recommend that if you are planning to apply that you do so without delay.
UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants.
The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases – such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life.
UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 250 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.