Training Conferences and Events Officer AF/1494

• Location
• London / Manchester
• Application Deadline
• Monday, October 6, 2025
• Deadline Time
• 12:00 PM
• Positions Available
• 3
• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Working Hours
• Full-time: usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 – flexibility to support training, conferences and events outside of these hours required
• Salary
• £31,366 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension scheme
• Job Documents
• Job PackJob Profile document
  
  
• Job Summary
• Training Conferences and Events Officer

  Join Our Team as a Training Conferences and Events Officer and make a difference to children and young people’s lives!

  Anna Freud is seeking

  three Training Conferences and Events Officersto join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people, and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people, and their families.
  More information about Anna Freud is available on our website:www.annafreud.org/about/Please note:We have 3 positions available, one of which will be required to support occasional onsite, in-person training at our London office.

  Our EDI commitment

  We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.

  We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve

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  As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.

  What we offer

  We offer a range ofstaff benefitsand you can view them all.

  What you’ll do

  As the Training Conferences and Events Officer, you will plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality online, in-person, and hybrid training events for mental health professionals.

  You will manage all aspects of event logistics, including scheduling, bookings, budgets, payments, and trainer travel, while keeping accurate records and reporting data to support ongoing improvement. A key part of the role is providing excellent customer service, responding to enquiries, and building strong relationships with trainers, supervisors, and commissioners.

  The Training Conferences and Events Officer will also work closely with the wider team, offering support and cover where needed to ensure every event runs smoothly, from planning through to delivery and evaluation.

  What you’ll bring

  The ideal candidate will be a highly organised and proactive individual with experience coordinating training or events, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while delivering excellent customer service to a wide range of stakeholders.

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  Event coordination experience:You will have a proven background in organising and delivering online or in-person training, conferences, or events.

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  Project management skills:Ability to manage time effectively, work under pressure, and prioritise competing deadlines across multiple projects.

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  Strong communication:Excellent interpersonal and written skills, with confidence in working with stakeholders at all levels.

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  Attention to detail:High accuracy in record-keeping and database management, with the initiative to create efficient administrative systems.

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  IT proficiency:Confident use of Microsoft Office, databases, and online platforms such as Salesforce.

  Key details

  Hours:Full-time: usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 – flexibility to support training, conferences and events outside of these hours requiredSalary:£31,366 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension schemeLocation:Hybrid (a mixture of home and onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).Please note:We have 3 positions available, one of which will be required to support occasional onsite, in-person training at our London office.Contract type:Permanent

  Next steps

  Closing date for applications:midday (12pm), Monday, 6 October 2025. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.Notification of interview:shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday, 8 October 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.Interviews:will be held remotely in week commencing 13 October 2025How to apply:click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

  Questions?

  Please email

  recruitment@annafreud.orgwith any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.