Events Manager

About us
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is the professional body supporting housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home.

About you

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Events Manager to lead the successful delivery of CIH's UK-wide and ROI events programme. This role is key to driving strategic member engagement and income generation through an impactful and well-executed calendar of conferences, awards, and webinars.

Reporting to senior management and working collaboratively across departments including business development (responsible for event income from sponsors/exhibitors), policy, marketing, and membership you will establish and embed robust processes and project management approaches to ensure consistent, high-quality event delivery. You'll lead a remote team of content and operations specialists, champion cross-functional and department collaboration, and oversee all operational event logistics from planning through to post-event evaluation.

As Events Manager, you'll be responsible for developing attractive event programmes that provide actionable insights to our members and customers, delivering events on budget while exceeding expectations. You will manage event financials, lead risk and compliance efforts, and use data and feedback to continuously improve and innovate our events offer.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape CIH's position as a leading voice in the housing sector through a strategic, cohesive, and financially viable events programme.

How to apply

For an informal chat about this role, please contact Colette Norman via email - .

For details of how to apply please visit our careers page - Careers & Vacancies Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) .

CIH is committed to equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection and strives to have a workforce that promotes inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community and would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments we can make to achieve and celebrate diversity.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13 August 2025

Interviews due to take place: virtual first stage interviews - Thursday 21st August and Friday 22nd August 2025.

Face-to-face second stage interviews - Wednesday 27th August 2025.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.