Events executive

Events Executive (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
📍 Peterborough (Onsite/Hybrid) | 🕐 Full-time | 🌍 Global Organisation
Deliver Exceptional Global Events
Are you an experienced Events Executive who thrives on delivering high quality events and engaging a global professional audience?
We are looking for a coordinated, and customer focused Events Executive to join our UK Events Team on a 12-month maternity cover contract, supporting all CIPS Group stakeholders in UK and our global business.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll be leading on the production and delivery of CIPS Global Events portfolio such as conferences, awards, graduations and hybrid/online events.
About us
The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is the world’s leading professional body for procurement and supply, with over 70,000 members worldwide.
With a Royal Charter, we’re driven by a clear purpose: to raise standards, build capability, and support ethical, high-performing supply chain professionals globally.
What you’ll be doing
You will play a central role in delivering internal events, regional awards, graduation ceremonies, and lots of online events. You’ll need to take a proactive approach in developing more streamlined ways of working and be innovative in your approach.
Working in collaboration with the Events Manager and wider team, you will help manage and deliver the CIPS Event portfolio globally, ensuring relevance, quality and timelines. You will work with various third parties and regional teams either virtually or in-person using platforms such as Zoom/Zoom Events and Zoho.
Building strong, credible relationships with all stakeholders internally and externally will be essential, enabling you to work collaboratively and problem-solve effectively. Using data and insights from post-event evaluations with attendees, sponsors, and partners, you will determine areas of success and improvements ensuring long-term engagement.
What we’re looking for
You’ll have strong events experience. As a result, you’ll be confident leading and delivering executive events.
You pay attention to detail, with strong analytical skills and use your social media experience to help promote events.
You engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and allowing you to adjust and adapt when necessary.
Ideally, you’ll have experience supporting and coordinating high profile events and managing outsourced suppliers. However, this isn’t essential – our experienced team will support you in developing these skills.
What you’ll get – an array of benefits, including:
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private medical insurance (BUPA)
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Bonus scheme (non-contractual)
* On-site restaurant and other great facilities including a gym.
Why join CIPS?
At CIPS, you’ll be part of a globally connected organisation where you can take ownership of meaningful, high-profile events.
You’ll join a supportive, collaborative and values-led Markets team, where your expertise is valued and your development is encouraged.
Ready to apply?
If you’re an experienced Events Executive ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, global organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a short covering letter telling us what excites you about the role and what you’ll bring to the team.
Please apply to (url removed).
We can’t wait to hear from you!
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At CIPS, we are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know. We’re here to help ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed