Programme Manager, Corporates Engagement, Regional (18 Month FTC)
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- £47K–£49.5K
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- United Kingdom
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- Hybrid
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We support high-growth businesses to scale, both international businesses expanding into the UK and London-based businesses growing internationally. We develop London as a destination and attract visitors and events. We grow London's global reputation to support economic growth. We create partnerships and profit-making ventures that enable us to scale our impact.
Building on this experience, London & Partners is leading a new UK-wide scale-up programme with government and regional delivery partners. The programme will support 200 ambitious businesses to accelerate their growth, access new markets and connect with customers, investors and expertise.
Building on this experience, London & Partners is leading a new UK-wide scale-up programme with government and regional delivery partners. The programme will support 200 ambitious businesses to accelerate their growth, access new markets and connect with customers, investors and expertise.
The Innovation Programmes team connects London's most ambitious scaleups from the programme with the corporates, investors and partners that can accelerate their growth. , We match companies to real corporate challenges though our Meet the Corporate programme and ecosystem events.
Purpose of role
You will curate and deliver a programme of corporate-led events, demo days and introductions that connect innovative companies on our scaleup programme with the people and problems that matter to their growth.
Working with corporate leaders, you will shape clear challenge statements and design formats that lead to meaningful conversations and measurable outcomes for our both them and scaleups on our programmes. You will match the right scaleups to the right opportunities, manage each interaction from first brief to follow-up, and capture the stories that show the value of what we do.
Working closely with Growth Managers, regional partners and marketing colleagues, you will ensure events reflect company needs and maintain a consistently high standard across locations.
Key Tasks
- Plan and deliver corporate events including showcases, demo days, roundtables and curated matchmaking sessions.
- Work with corporate partners to define challenge statements, objectives and the right format for each engagement.
- Source, assess and match scaleups to corporate opportunities, prioritising strong fit and readiness.
- Manage applications, shortlisting and attendance using our events and CRM tools Salesforce.
- Own the participant journey for corporates and scaleups, from onboarding and briefing through to follow-up.
- Track outcomes such as follow-on meetings, pilots and commercial agreements, and report on programme impact.
- Develop case studies and content that showcase successful corporate and scaleup partnerships.
- Apply and help refine the team's standard events process to keep delivery efficient and consistent.
- Support business development by identifying new corporate partners and growing existing relationships.
You’ll have/bring
- Proven experience delivering events or programmes involving senior corporate stakeholders
- Strong understanding of corporate innovation, open innovation or the scaleup ecosystem
- Able to build strong relationships with internal and external networks, managing expectations across corporates and founders
- Able to manage multiple projects at pace with available resources, measuring and monitoring performance throughout
- An articulate communicator and clear, concise writer for briefs, invitations and follow-up communications
- Commercially minded, with a focus on outcomes rather than activity.
- Able to achieve objectives through creative, strategic thinking and a positive, innovative approach to problem solving
- Resilient and adaptable within the context of ambiguous and fast changing priorities
- Self-aware, seeking out opportunities to improve both personal and organisational performance
- Experience with event platforms such as Luma and CRM systems.
This is a UK based role and there will need to be a need to travel across the country for events
You’ll Get
- 🌴 30 Days Annual Leave: Generous paid time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
- 💰 Competitive Salary: We value your contributions and ensure you are rewarded accordingly.
- 📚 Learning & Development Opportunities: Continuous growth is at the heart of our culture, with ample opportunities for professional development.
- 🤝 Strong Culture of Belonging: We foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and supported.
- 🌐 Various Networks for Staff: Connect with like-minded colleagues through our numerous staff networks.
- 🏦 Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan.
- 🔗 Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network within your chosen field.
- 🌍 Geopolitical Insights: Gain unique perspectives on global economic and political trends.
- 🏠 Hybrid Working Arrangement: Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in-office.
- ✈️ WorkFlex: Take advantage of opportunities to work abroad and experience different cultures.
London's diversity is its biggest asset. At London & Partners, we aim to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the city that we promote. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or assignment, faith or disability. We also appreciate that many people require flexibility in their working patterns and encourage you to talk to us at interview about any flexibility you may need, be it full-time, job-share, or part-time.
We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
