Role overview
The Education and Events Executive will be an enthusiastic and organised early-career professional, supporting the Head of Education and Events in the planning and delivery of a high-quality programme of MSK-focused educational events and resources. The role will involve assisting with the coordination of in-person and virtual education activities, supporting event logistics and administration, and helping to build positive working relationships with clinicians, faculty, industry partners and other stakeholders. The postholder will contribute to ensuring programmes are delivered smoothly and support the ongoing CPD needs of healthcare professionals.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation supporting education and innovation in musculoskeletal health.
About us
We are a UK medical research charity dedicated to improving bone, joint and muscle health – collectively known as musculoskeletal (MSK) health - through research, education, and innovation. Our work aims to reduce the growing burden of MSK conditions on individuals, the NHS, and the wider economy.
We fund and support innovative research that improves patient outcomes and accelerates the development of new approaches to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management, including partnerships with clinicians, researchers, and early-stage companies.
Our Education & Events department delivers programmes to strengthen MSK education and training while supporting innovation across the MSK community. This includes core training for MSK clinicians, thematic events to raise our profile, and enhanced learning experiences for MSK innovators.
Through our research, education, and partnerships, we aim to increase awareness, investment, and impact in MSK health where it is most needed.
Purpose of the role
As Education and Events Executive, your primary responsibility is to support the Head of Education and Events in the delivery of the department’s objectives. You will contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of an educational programme of events and resources that support the professional training and continuing professional development (CPD) needs of healthcare professionals working within the musculoskeletal (MSK) field.
This role reports directly to the Head of Education and Events and involves working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to support the smooth delivery of education and events activity.
Key responsibilities
Delivery of educational programmes
- Support the delivery of a high-quality programme of educational events and courses, working under the direction of the Head of Education and Events and assisting with activities across the event lifecycle, from planning through to evaluation
- Assist with identifying opportunities to develop the events portfolio in line with departmental objectives
- Support the development and maintenance of working relationships with industry partners and stakeholders, assisting with communications and partnership activity as required
- Assist with event budgets, including tracking income and expenditure, processing invoices, and supporting financial reporting
- Support the marketing of events, including helping to prepare and share promotional materials across appropriate channels
- Act as a point of contact for course convenors, faculty and delegates, supporting event-related communications, including responding to enquiries and assisting with travel and accommodation arrangements
- Assist with the coordination of event logistics, including venue bookings, catering, and supporting in-person and virtual delivery using platforms such as Zoom
- Support the recording of virtual events and assist with basic post-production tasks, such as trimming and formatting recordings for distribution
- Provide on-site and virtual support at events to help ensure smooth delivery and a positive delegate experience
- Support post-event processes, including distributing recordings and presentation materials, issuing certificates, and contributing to post-event reports and evaluations
- Assist with CPD accreditation applications where appropriate, supporting compliance with relevant professional standards
Person specification:
Education and qualifications
- University degree, relevant professional qualification or training, or equivalent experience, including demonstrated project management skills
- Willingness to develop project coordination and event delivery skills, with support and training
Experience and knowledge
- Some experience supporting the planning, coordination or delivery of events (in-person and/or virtual)
- Experience assisting with event administration, logistics, or communications
- Experience working collaboratively with colleagues or external stakeholders
- Awareness of continuing professional development (CPD) or training environments, or a willingness to learn
- Basic understanding of project coordination principles, or experience working to plans, timelines and deadlines
- Experience handling data and information accurately, with an understanding of confidentiality and data protection
- Comfortable working with numbers, including tracking costs, invoices, or budgets with guidance
- Awareness of compliance requirements such as data protection and information governance
Skills and abilities
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication for different audiences
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and confident using digital tools and social media in a professional context
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to escalate issues appropriately
- Able to work independently on allocated tasks and collaboratively as part of a team
- Willingness to learn, take responsibility, and develop skills over time
- Flexible and adaptable, with occasional willingness to work outside normal hours or travel for events
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and respect for confidentiality
- Calm, positive and reliable, with a commitment to personal development and learning
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work
- Takes initiative and shows enthusiasm for supporting high-quality education and events
Desirable
- Experience of working or volunteering in the charity or not-for-profit sector
- Experience of working in healthcare, education, or a research-related environment
- Experience of using design or content creation tools such as Canva or InDesign
- Basic experience supporting video content, such as editing, formatting or preparing recordings for distribution
Benefits
- Up to 8% annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance and departmental/organisational achievement against targets and KPIs
- Annual cost-of-living review, subject to the financial performance of the organisation
- Flexible working hours within core business hours (8:00am – 6:00pm)
- Pension: 8% total contribution (7.5% employer contribution, 0.5% employee contribution)
- Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year after 5 years, up to a maximum of 30 days
- Enhanced maternity/paternity package
- Interest-free travel loan
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and YuLife wellbeing platform
- Private medical insurance, with discounted family rates
- Bike to work scheme
- Death in service benefit (4× basic salary)
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Thank you!
Right now, millions of people across the UK are living with financial insecurity. Parents are choosing between heating and food. People who fall ill find themselves unable to work and without support. Countless others lie awake at night worrying about bills they cannot pay. At Turn2us, we believe none of us should have to face these challenges alone - and we exist to change the systems that allow them to persist.
Turn2us is working towards a future where everyone in the UK has financial security so they can thrive. We combine direct support and innovative digital tools, such as our online Benefits Calculator and PIP Helper, with influencing, policy and systems change. Across our organisation, colleagues bring deep expertise, compassion and ambition, united by a shared belief that financial hardship is not a personal failing, but a systemic issue that can and must be changed.
The Income & External Affairs Directorate plays a critical role in making this vision a reality. Through relationship-led fundraising, commercial partnerships, communications, and policy and influencing work, the directorate ensures Turn2us has the resources, profile and voice needed to maximise our impact. It connects our work with the people, organisations and institutions that can help drive lasting change. While we have built strong momentum and significant partnerships in recent years, we know there is far more potential to realise.
As Director of Income & External Affairs, you will be a key member of our Leadership Team, working closely with colleagues across the charity and with our Board. You will lead the growth of sustainable income, develop powerful and values-led partnerships, strengthen our public voice, and help shape a policy and advocacy agenda grounded in the experiences of people facing financial hardship. You will also play a vital role in building trust, credibility and influence across sectors to help shift the systems that keep people locked in financial insecurity.
We are looking for an exceptional and values-driven leader with a strong track record in relationship-based income generation, partnerships and influence. This experience may come from the charity sector or a commercial environment. We are not seeking a specific career path or background; instead, we actively welcome applications from people who bring new perspectives, transferable skills and different ways of thinking. What matters most is a deep commitment to our purpose, a willingness to learn and the confidence to lead with curiosity and humility.
This role calls for persuasive leadership, emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust across diverse teams and stakeholders. You will thrive if you enjoy working collaboratively, sharing power and leading in a way that is inclusive, supportive and ambitious.
This is a genuinely exciting and critical role - for our staff, our partners, and most importantly, for the people we exist to serve. We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of financial insecurity. If you share our values and feel inspired by our vision of a more just and financially secure society, we would love to hear from you.
To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. Applications should include a CV and covering letter. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley at Tall Roots.
Thank you!
The Haberdashers’ Company is one of the ancient Livery Companies of the City of London, with a history dating back to 1371. While custodians of a remarkable heritage, we are firmly focused on the present and future. Our enduring purpose is to empower young people from every background to fulfil their potential through our schools and by supporting their communities.
Today, the Company is a thriving membership organisation of more than 1,000 members from a wide range of professions, united by a shared commitment to service and social impact. We are a modern, values-led funder, committed to flexible, relational and transparent grant-making, working in partnership with our schools, churches, communities and charity partners to create lasting change.
Central to our approach is the Haberdashers’ Advantage, a distinctive funder-plus model that combines grant funding with member-led governance support, volunteering, mentoring and capacity building. Each year, the Company distributes over £5.6 million to support schools, young people, churches and charities across North London, Southeast London, South Wales and the West Midlands, with a primary focus on education and community resilience.
The Role
We are seeking a Director for Charities to lead and further develop the Company’s grant-making, philanthropy and fundraising. This senior leadership role is responsible for shaping and delivering charitable strategy and ensuring the Company’s resources create meaningful, long-term impact for young people and communities.
The Director for Charities will oversee our grant-making, steward key funding relationships and play a central role in developing fundraising with members, including growing individual giving, legacies and events-based income. The role is inherently relational, working closely with charity partners, schools, dioceses, Company members and colleagues. You will support and advise grant-making committees, convene learning and engagement events, and represent the Company within external funder networks to remain connected to best practice in modern philanthropy.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a values-driven leader with strong experience of flexible and responsive grant-making and fundraising in the charitable sector, and a clear commitment to improving outcomes for young people and communities. You will have excellent communication skills, a warm, engaging and reflective leadership style, and will thrive in a small but highly collaborative organisation. You will be comfortable engaging with grassroots charities, senior stakeholders, Company members and robust governance structures, combining an appreciation for heritage and service with a commitment to modern, progressive philanthropy.
To read more about the opportunity and our work, please download the full appointment brief.
Closing Date: 3 March 2026
People Beyond Profit Screening Conversations: 9-18 March 2026
The Haberdashers’ Company Panel Interviews:
- First Stage: 27 March 2026
- Second Stage: 13 April 2026
