Events Manager
Description du poste
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The Royal Academy of Music is a creative and vibrant workplace with a diverse mix of students and staff from over 60 countries. Many of the world’s leading musicians and performers have studied with us and we are firmly focused on developing tomorrow’s musical leaders across several disciplines, including Classical Performance, Composition, Opera, Jazz, and Musical Theatre. Integral to the musical training we offer is the opportunity to perform; in an average year, the Academy runs a vibrant programme of around 500 events.
Philanthropy plays a significant role in the life of the Academy and supports our mission to develop and educate the musicians of tomorrow. The Royal Academy of Music’s Future campaign was launched in 2022 with a target of £60 million, making it the most ambitious campaign for a conservatoire outside the US. Having exceeded that target, we extended the Campaign to £100 million.
We are seeking a highly organised, detail-orientated and proactive Events Manager to join our Advancement team. Working closely with the Head of Donor Relations, you will deliver a programme of events designed to engage and steward donors, with a particular focus on supporting the High Value Giving team. You will oversee a portfolio of approximately 10 events annually, alongside activity linked to the Academy’s performance calendar. A key aspect of the role is a strong service focus, including the end-to-end management of guest invitations and communications.
From bespoke musical performances to formal dinners and VIP receptions, success in this role comes from meticulous planning, excellent coordination, and the ability to draw on input from colleagues to deliver well-run, high-quality events. You will take ownership of event delivery, manage budgets and logistics, and ensure a professional and seamless experience for all guests.
This role will suit someone who thrives in a structured, delivery-focused environment and takes pride in organisation, accuracy and follow-through. You will be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills who is able to work collaboratively and efficiently, take initiative and respond to direction in equal measure, and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
Experience of planning and delivering events is essential. An interest in philanthropy and the arts will help you to succeed in this role.
Please visit jobs to download a full job description and recruitment pack for this role.
Completed applications must be received by 23.59 (midnight) on Thursday 2 July 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on-site on Monday 13 July 2026.
The Academy accepts applications from non-UK citizens who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that the Academy is unable to provide a certificate of sponsorship for this role, as this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker visa.
Enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
The Academy is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of all students.
The Academy values diversity and welcomes your application.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities because we would like to increase the representation of these groups in these roles. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to greater results for students.
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⭐ Lead your CV personal statement with end-to-end event management experience, as the advert lists this as essential and frames the entire role around delivery ownership.
📊 Quantify your event portfolio: e.g. 'Managed 12 donor stewardship events annually with guest lists of up to 150, delivering within a £45,000 budget' — the advert specifies ~10 events per year.
🎯 Explicitly mention experience with high-value or VIP stakeholder events (formal dinners, receptions) as the advert highlights these formats as central to the role.
🤝 Demonstrate philanthropy or arts sector experience in your work history, even if tangential — the advert states an interest in philanthropy and the arts will help you succeed.
🌐 Highlight any experience managing guest invitation workflows and communications end-to-end, as the advert calls this out as a 'key aspect' of the role distinct from general event logistics.
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- •Managed an annual portfolio of 14 donor stewardship events — including formal dinners and VIP receptions for 80–200 guests — delivering all within a £55,000 budget and achieving a 96% positive guest feedback score.
- •Designed and executed end-to-end invitation and RSVP workflows for a 3-event gala series, reducing guest communication errors by 40% through a centralised CRM tracking process.
- •Coordinated logistics for 6 bespoke performance-linked fundraising events across 2 venues, liaising with artistic, catering and security teams to deliver on-time, on-budget events supporting a £12M campaign milestone.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
The Royal Academy of Music's reputation for world-leading musical training — and the ambition of its £100M Future Campaign — make this Events Manager position a compelling next step. With hands-on experience delivering end-to-end donor stewardship events and managing VIP guest communications, I am confident I can bring the meticulous planning and coordination this role demands from day one.
My background in events management within the arts and cultural sector has equipped me with the skills to oversee multi-format event portfolios, manage budgets across a calendar of 10–15 events annually, and build seamless guest experiences for senior stakeholders and high-value donors. I understand the importance of accuracy, follow-through and discretion when working alongside fundraising colleagues in an Advancement team context.
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Techniques
- ›How do you manage a portfolio of 10+ events simultaneously while maintaining accuracy across guest lists, budgets and logistics?
- ›What tools or systems do you use to track event budgets and ensure spend stays within agreed limits?
- ›How do you approach building and managing an end-to-end guest invitation and communications process for a formal donor event?
- ›Describe your process for coordinating with multiple internal teams (e.g. fundraising, operations, artistic) to deliver a single event.
- ›How would you integrate an events programme with an existing performance calendar to maximise donor engagement opportunities?
Comportementales
- ›Tell me about a time you delivered a high-profile event under significant time pressure — what did you prioritise and why?
- ›Describe a situation where a key element of an event went wrong on the day. How did you handle it and what was the outcome?
- ›Give an example of managing a demanding senior stakeholder during event planning. How did you balance their expectations with practical constraints?
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a process improvement in event administration that improved quality or efficiency.
- ›Describe an occasion when you had to take initiative on an event decision without direct guidance. What did you decide and what was the result?
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Tell me about a time you delivered a high-profile event under significant time pressure — what did you prioritise and why?
Describe a situation where a key element of an event went wrong on the day. How did you handle it and what was the outcome?