Job Description

Ready to run conferences that actually matter? Join us and hit the ground making real connections by working with us at the Institute of Enterprise Risk Practitioners. We are the world's first and leading Enterprise Risk Management institute who's mandate is to enhance organisational competency and maturity in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) practices.

As a builder on our small events team you will help design and scale learning experiences from corporate networking events to multi-day conferences. You will learn how to turn ideas into schedules, manage partners, and shape events that help professionals grow.

Your Growth & Impact

• Develop hands-on experience running conferences and corporate networking events to build your event portfolio and practical skills.
• Expand your network by coordinating with industry speakers, institutional partners, and corporate sponsors.
• Improve project planning skills by owning timelines, checklists, partners and sponsors communications.
• Strengthen your marketing basics by helping promote events and track registrations across channels.
• Build leadership readiness through cross-team collaboration and small project ownership.

Job Requirements

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Create and manage event timelines, task lists, and run sheets to keep each programme on schedule.
• Coordinate rehearsals and speaker logistics so sessions run smoothly and start on time.
• Prepare post-event reports summarising attendance, feedback, and simple recommendations for improvement.

Operations & Logistics

• Source and liaise with vendors, where applicable.
• Handle on-site setup, registration desks, and attendee flow to ensure a positive experience.
• Manage registration to keep attendee lists accurate and accessible.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation for speakers and facilitators when required.

Marketing & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support event promotion via email, social channels, and partner communications to drive registrations.
• Serve as the primary contact for speakers and partners, maintaining clear and timely communication.
• Collect and manage speaker bios, session materials, and presentation files ahead of events.
• Assist with sponsorship coordination, ensuring partner deliverables are met and acknowledged.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or degree in Events Management, Hospitality, Communications, Business, or related field is preferred.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of event support experience are welcome.
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends during events and conferences.

Hard Skills & Knowledge

• Familiarity with event registration platforms or CRMs, such as Eventbrite, Cvent, or Google Forms.
• Practical skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for simple budget tracking and schedules.
• Basic understanding of AV requirements and venue logistics to communicate needs clearly to suppliers.
• Some experience or willingness to support social media posting and simple promotional tasks.

Soft Skills & Qualities

• Strong communication skills, clear both in writing and when speaking to vendors and attendees.
• Organised approach with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple small tasks at once.
• Calm problem-solving under pressure and a friendly, service-minded attitude on-site.
• Collaborative mindset, open to feedback, and eager to learn from more experienced event colleagues.

Skills