Events Manager

Join RCOT as an Events Manager

Are you a strategic events professional with a passion for delivering high-impact experiences? We’re looking for someone to join our Brand and Marketing team at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, a thriving organisation with over 36,000 members, to help shape and deliver an ambitious, sustainable events strategy that reflects our brand and values.

You would be working in close partnership with the other Events Manager to lead a diverse and high-profile events portfolio. From our flagship Annual Conference and prestigious occasions like the Elizabeth Casson Memorial Lecture, Annual Awards and royal visits, to a wide spectrum of CPD and member engagement events – you’ll ensure every experience is inclusive, impactful and commercially sustainable. Your work will support professional development, enrich member value, align with campaign priorities and generate income.

You’ll bring strong leadership and project management skills, a collaborative mindset and a sharp eye for detail. You’ll be a confident in managing people and budgets, building strategic partnerships and using data and insight to drive continuous improvement. You’ll line manage the Events Team, supporting their development and ensuring seamless delivery across all event activity.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and elevate the impact of occupational therapy through exceptional events, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: London-based, hybrid working (remote with a minimum of two office days a month, sometimes once a week)
Contract: Fixed-term contract available until 30 September 2026, part-time 

Working pattern: This is a part-time role, working 21 hours over and we’re open to discussing how those hours could be worked – whether that’s across three full days or spread more flexibly across the week. We operate a hybrid working model, combining remote work with regular office attendance. 

Salary: circa £30k per annum (£50k per annum FTE)

If you’re interested in this role, please download the full Events Manager role profile.

Ready to apply? Follow the link below and remember to attach your CV and cover letter in the ‘Statement of Suitability’ section.

Events Manager Application Form

Closing date: 5 pm, Monday 19 January 2026

Interviews:  29 or 30 January 2026

If you have any questions, get in touch with us at [email protected]

Full details of this vacancy can be found on our website: www.rcot.co.uk/current-vacancies