Director of Events and Exhibition Sales

Job title: Director of Events and Exhibition Sales

Salary range: £70,000 - £75,000 per year

Type of contract: Permanent

Location: London, Hybrid

Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours a week (other options available)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and results-driven Director of Events and Exhibition Sales to join the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). In this pivotal role, you will lead our Events and Corporate Development teams, driving innovative partnerships and delivering sustainable income through creative sponsorship and event strategies. This role is integral to advancing RCOG’s mission by generating resources that support improvements in women’s healthcare worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of short- and long-term sponsorship and exhibition strategies.

• Identify and implement opportunities for new commercial products and services.

• Build and nurture effective, collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders.

• Drive sustainable commercial income streams from the RCOG building at 10 Union Street, the RCOG brand, and other College assets.

For the full list of responsibilities, please refer to the recruitment pack.

This position is well-suited to an inquisitive and goal-driven person who is looking to lead and develop high performing teams and create innovative ways to grow and diversify RCOG’s income.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in delivering large-scale events and generating income through sponsorship, exhibitions, and commercial innovation.

• A strong background in managing or supervising teams to uphold quality and high standards.

• Exceptional relationship-building skills to foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

While we value the above experiences, we also welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds who are enthusiastic about joining an inclusive organisation committed to ambitious goals.

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution after probation

• Enhanced occupational Maternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental leave policies

• Interest-free bike, season ticket and technology loans after probation

• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave

• Affinity staff networks

• Free lunch (onsite only)

• Employee Support Service counselling

• Life Assurance Scheme

• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

• Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website, to download the full Job pack.

• Closing date: 10.00 am on Monday 13 January 2025

• We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.