London, UK
Summit director
at New London Architecture
New London Architecture is seeking a summit director for the Ecocity World Summit London 2023 to join its team as maternity cover in London.
Duration: nine months, 1 October to 1 July
Commitment: 3 days per week
Background
London won the bid to host the 2023 Summit next year – 6 to 8 June 2023, at the Barbican Centre, with wide support from the UK Government, London Mayor’s office and University College London. First held in 1990, Ecocity World Summit is the pioneer global conference on sustainable cities.
The London Summit is being led by New London Architecture (NLA), in partnership with London & Partners and event production partner MCI.
NLA are looking for a (maternity cover) Ecocity World Summit director, to lead the London local organising committee, curate the summit programme and ensure the established summit vision and strategy are delivered on to a high standard.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity, requiring a broad set of skills and experience. The role will report directly into the CEO of NLA and work closely with NLA directors and heads of department.
Responsibilities:
- lead local organising committee (comprised of NLA, Ecocity Builders, MCI and Barbican)
- chair London Summit Programme Committee and co-chair the academic committee with Ecocity builders
- accountability for summit commercial strategy and management of MCI to ensure appropriate and responsible delivery budgeting that responds effectively as the programme evolves
- develop on existing summit programme and curate speakers and participants in various programme delivery structures (panels, sessions, workshops, field trips, etc.), in collaboration with committees and partners, based on established themes and strategic framework
- oversee pre-event editorial and digital communications strategy, curating written content where appropriate
- build upon high-level relationships with senior partners and prospective as well as onboarded sponsors, ensuring beneficial value exchanges and quality of partner co-curated sessions
- act as client to delivery partner MCI, effectively briefing and collaborating to ensure programme is developed in line with budget and reviewing and approving creative outputs
- accountability for summit commercial strategy and management of MCI to ensure appropriate and responsible delivery budgeting that responds effectively as the programme evolves
- recruit and coordinate on-boarding of moderators and facilitators
- support the planning and coordination of a Summit legacy project with NLA and local partners
- act as a public advocate for NLA and the London Ecocity World Summit
Skills and experience:
- tangible experience delivering a large-scale in-person professional or public event
- demonstrable sector and industry knowledge and interest in summit thematic areas
- experience curating a large programme including workshops, speaker sessions, tours, and exhibitions
- experience and confidence networking, presenting to, and developing relationships with mayoral and director-level partners
- confident speaker/moderator of group discussions or workshops
Package
Basic remuneration for the nine month part-time contract is c.£25k (equivalent to £55k annual salary). Alongside this we offer a stimulating and supportive working environment and support flexible working.
We know this role will also be attractive to those who sit outside the usual employment candidate pool and as such are open to applicants who are independent consultants or those seeking a secondment.
You will need to be able to start work at the end September/early October 22. This contract requires you to commit to working a minimum of three days per week and has the scope to increase to four days (with appropriate additional renumeration) in the months leading up to the summit. The contract duration will be nine months.
How to apply
To apply, please follow the link to our recruitment page where you can apply by sending your CV and covering letter. We encourage those who wish to apply to do so early (as we reserve the right to accelerate the recruitment process) and no later than midday on Monday 22 August 2022.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.