Description

Role title: Events & Commercial Delivery Lead

Location: Stourbridge (West Midlands) or home-based within the UK with occasional attendance at the Stourbridge office. Travel across the UK as required.

Reports to: Events & Commercial Manager

Primary role function: Design and delivery of CDI conferences, exhibitions, events and commercial activities, ensuring a high-quality experience for members, sponsors, exhibitors, advertisers, clients and stakeholders.

The role focuses on coordinating and delivering operational activity, supporting the strategy, commercial development and partnerships led by the Events & Commercial Manager.

Terms and remuneration: Full time. Permanent. Salary £34,000 p.a. plus pension.

Role Summary 

The Events & Commercial Delivery Lead sits at the centre of the Events & Commercial team, translating strategy and plans into effective operational delivery.

Working under the direction of the Events & Commercial Manager, who leads on strategy, budgets, commercial development and senior stakeholder relationships, the role holder will coordinate the planning and delivery of events and commercial activity to a high standard.

The postholder will act as the primary day-to-day operational contact for sponsors, exhibitors, advertisers and commercial partners, ensuring all activity is delivered efficiently and accurately.

Working closely with the Events & Commercial Coordinator, the Delivery Lead will coordinate the day-to-day delivery of events and commercial activity, ensuring all logistics, systems, bookings and operational processes are managed effectively.

They will support the management of commercial relationships and delivery of commercial income, escalating strategic opportunities, risks and key relationships to the Events & Commercial Manager as appropriate.

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Requirements

Key accountabilities

• Coordinate the planning and delivery of CDI conferences, exhibitions, awards and events in line with agreed plans, budgets and objectives.
• Manage event project plans, timelines, schedules and logistics, working with venues, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Act as the primary day-to-day operational contact for sponsors, exhibitors, advertisers and commercial partners.
• Respond to enquiries from prospective commercial partners and arrange meetings where appropriate.
• Provide information on CDI commercial opportunities, including sponsorship, advertising, exhibitions, jobs board and other services.
• Prepare and issue proposals, booking forms and commercial documentation.
• Convert enquiries into bookings and coordinate delivery requirements across internal teams.
• Ensure all sponsorship, advertising and exhibition deliverables are fulfilled accurately and on time.
• Coordinate delivery of commercial activity across CDI channels (including website, email and events).
• Support the management of commercial partners and renewals, with strategic discussions led by the Events & Commercial Manager.
• Work with the Marketing & Communications team to ensure commercial activity is delivered in line with client requirements.
• Attend CDI events and external exhibitions, acting as an operational contact for partners, speakers and delegates.
• Monitor event feedback, attendance and performance data to identify improvements.
• Support delivery and administration of CDI commercial services, including the jobs board.

Team responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operational delivery of events and commercial activity across the team.
• Work closely with the Events & Commercial Coordinator to plan and deliver event logistics, including venues, catering, suppliers, systems and bookings.
• Support and guide the Coordinator in prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.
• Act as the key operational link between the Events & Commercial Manager, Coordinator and wider teams.

General responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records, project plans and reporting using CDI systems.
• Provide regular updates to the Events & Commercial Manager on performance, risks and opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement in processes and delivery of events and commercial services.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the role.