Events Manager

Closing date: 04/07/2025
Term: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time (9.30 am to 5.30 pm, although flexibility is required due to the nature of role and requirements for )
Reports to: Head of Business Development
Department: Business Development & Marketing
The firm

Kingsley Napley is an internationally recognised law firm based in Central London. We support individuals and businesses in resolving conflict, safeguarding their futures and maximising opportunities. Our wide range of expertise means that we can provide support for our clients in all areas of their business and private life. Many of our lawyers are leaders in their field and our practice areas are highly ranked by the legal directories.

The department

Business Development & Marketing

Purpose of job

To centrally manage and oversee the firm’s external, internal and responsible business events programme. Working closely with colleagues in the BD & Marketing team, our key event personnel, practice areas and business support teams to plan and deliver a large number of in person, virtual and hybrid events per year for Kingsley Napley.

The Events Manager will be responsible for managing, overseeing, delivering and supporting attendance at both Kingsley Napley hosted events and at externally organised events locally and globally in support of the Business Development agenda.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute internal and external firm events, including client seminars, networking receptions, and conferences (in-person, hybrid and virtual)
  • Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency
  • Manage event communications, including invitations, marketing collateral, and post-event follow-ups
  • Oversee venue selection, contract negotiations, and supplier coordination
  • Collaborate with the business development, digital marketing and communications teams and as well as fee earners
  • Take the lead in key hospitality relationships, including management of guest tickets
  • Ensure all events align with the firm's brand, business development goals, and strategic priorities.
  • Draft and maintain event policies and procedures, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and compliance with internal governance
  • Implement best-practice event management processes, including risk assessment, contingency planning, and post-event analysis
  • Develop clear guidelines for event approvals, stakeholder roles, and reporting structures.
  • Other such appropriate duties as and when required.
Additional information

Every effort has been made to ensure that this is a full description of the tasks and responsibilities of this role. However, it is not an exhaustive list. The job description may be changed or developed at any time to reflect changes as required.  However, material changes will not be made without full consultation with the post-holder.

Equal opportunities

Kingsley Napley are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and religion.