About us The Earthshot Prize (TEP) seeks to unleash urgent optimism and action by discovering, accelerating, awarding, spotlighting and scaling solutions that can repair and regenerate the planet. In 2025, we find ourselves in a world that is going through seismic change. The challenge we face as a global community is to ensure we don’t slip into widespread climate defeatism, anger and anxiety, but rather, fuel a movement of innovation and action through urgent optimism. This is where our work plays a critical role. The Earthshot Prize Finalists tell the story of possibility, potential, inspiration and optimism. To ensure their solutions have maximum impact, our team works to support and supercharge their incredible innovations world-wide, all while seeking to identify the next cohort of amazing finalists. We’re a can-do, fast-moving, fail fast and high growth platform on a mission to catalyze millions of people to choose to hope not despair, and to turn anxiety and despair into action and change in this Earthshot Decade. The Role The Head of Events Maternity cover will work closely with the Director of Events and Experiences and the Events team to deliver the annual Earthshot Prize Awards and supporting events in November 202 5, as well as planning and delivering events in 2026. The Head of Events Maternity Cover will be responsible for the development of detailed operational plans; including key timelines, event budgets, and coordinating activity with multiple stakeholders. They will manage two full time members of the events team, in addition to freelancers at busy times. They will demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management skills and will hold day to day relationships with senior individuals from a range of parties, ensuring all those involved feel part of one aligned team. The appointed individual will be an experienced event professional. Key Responsibilities Work closely with the Director of Events and Experiences to manage and deliver an agreed programme of events for Brazil 202 5, as well as “always on” events to support the Prize process through the year. Provide input to the event programme conception and delivery strategy for 2026. P roduc e detailed event plans and budgets covering all logistics for example branding and event materials, programming, seating, content production, catering, tech, staging, guest experience, red carpet management etc. Work with multiple internal and external stakeholders on guestlist management. Managing and updating detailed project plans with the internal team. P lanning arrangements for The Earthshot Prize President, Prize Council Members and VIPs. Manage relationships with key production stakeholders, including delivery partners and agencies. Liaise with venues and other suppliers, ensuring they meet required levels of sustainability. Brief in and oversee the design & development of key event materials such as invitations and event programmes. Ensure that all components surrounding the planning and delivery of the awards and other events set a new precedent for sustainable and green events. About You Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering high-profile events with high levels of media attention. Experience working on both B2B and B2C events of varying sizes. E xperience working on events based globally across different countries/ co ntinents and therefore proficient working across multiple time zones. Strong experience of working closely with multiple stakeholders and partners to deliver events. Experience of working with a number of high-profile individuals, so discretion and professionalism are paramount to an applicant’s success. Experience of leading a team in a fast-paced environment Experience of delivering sustainable and environmentally friendly events. Direct line managing and developing junior team members. Benefits Annual Leave – We believe that taking time away from work is incredibly important. You will be entitled to 25 days plus any statutory bank/public holidays. Our holiday year runs from 1st April to 31st March. Pension – We contribute the full auto enrolment contribution of 8% into your pension after 3 months service. You do not have to contribute but you can if you wish. Life Assurance/Death in Service – From day one, we want to give you peace of mind and ensure all our employees are covered (4 x salary) under our life assurance policy Critical Illness Cover – From day one, we want to give you peace of mind and ensure all our employees are covered (2x salary) under our critical illness cover. Private Medical Insurance – Should you need it, we want you to have access to private healthcare and provide access to insurance to cover the costs of private healthcare, from diagnosis to treatment. We will cover the cost of your insurance, but you can choose to add your family to the scheme. Employee Assistance Programme – Provided by BUPA, you will have 24/7 access to counselling sessions, online tools and resources to assist you in managing your mental health and wellbeing. Family leave – We want to support you and your family and offer enhanced pay and leave after 3 months service. Our maternity/adoption pay and leave is 6 months full pay and our paternity/non pregnant parent pay and leave is 3 months full pay. · 4-day working-week – The Earthshot Prize is currently taking part in 4 day working week trial, with positive results. In the 4-day week we focus on 100% of the productivity, 80% of the time, for 100% of the compensation. We all work Monday to Thursday, taking Friday off. The role will be a fixed term from July 202 5 to June 2026 .