Role: Events and Visits Manager

The Labour Party; City of London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent political party is looking for an Events and Visits Manager responsible for planning and delivering significant events such as the Annual Conference and political visits. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of event production, stakeholder engagement, and Labour Party campaigns. This is a permanent position based in London offering a gross annual salary of £54,879.82, with opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits.

Benefits

25-day annual leave

Additional 5 days for Christmas closure

All UK bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of event production from concept to completion, including events of national significance.
• Experience of delivering events in partnership with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of financial management of events and briefing staff, speakers, and other senior stakeholders on their role in event delivery.
• An understanding of Labour Party campaigns and campaigning techniques.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and delivering major set-piece events across the organisation.
• Assist in the delivery of political visits for the Frontbench.

Skills

Event production

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Understanding of Labour Party campaigns

Job description

Salary

£54,879.82 (gross) per annum inclusive of London Weighting, with a fixed sum allowance of £1,153. There is the ability to progress to £61,734.17 over the next 3 years.

Location

Head Office – London

Duration

Permanent

The Labour Party is looking to recruit an Events and Visits Manager. The post-holder will be responsible for, in conjunction with the Head of Events and Visits, planning and delivering major set‑piece events across the organisation such as Annual Conference, speeches, campaign launches and policy interventions and assist in the delivery of political visits for the Frontbench.

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of event production from concept to completion, including events of national significance
• Experience of delivering events in partnership with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of financial management of events and briefing staff, speakers and other senior stakeholders on their role in event delivery
• An understanding of Labour Party campaigns and campaigning techniques.

Application Procedure

To apply for this post, please complete the application form that you can find here and upload it to the ‘Upload Resume’ section. A fully completed application form must be uploaded for you to be considered for the role. Please leave the section ‘Cover Note’ below blank when providing your details.

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The closing date for applications is 05 January 2026.

In‑person interviews will be held in London on Friday 16 January.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role.

Benefits

• 25‑day annual leave (increases to 30 days after 10 years’ service), pro‑rated for part time staff
• Additional 5 days of leave for the office closure period over Christmas and New Year
• All UK bank holidays
• Up to 10 days of annual leave can be carried over into 2025
• Opportunity to join a CARE (Career Averaged Re‑valued Earnings) benefit scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Staff Equality Networks and support: Women’s, BAME, Disability & LGBTQ+
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme (now including electric bikes)
• Season ticket loan
• Free eye test and money towards VDU use glasses

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.