Salary: £45,000-50,000 p.a. (based on profile and experience)

Duration: Full-time, permanent contract  

Location: Remote within the United Kingdom

Reports to: Programmes Director 

Preferred start date: As soon as possible 

The Degrees Initiative seeks an Events Manager, a new role, in a growing, dynamic charity working on climate change and development.  

About Degrees 

The Degrees Initiative is a UK-based NGO that strengthens the capacity of the Global South to evaluate solar radiation modification (SRM), a controversial proposal for reducing some impacts of climate change by reflecting sunlight away from the Earth. Degrees is neutral on whether SRM should ever be used, but we believe that Global South should be empowered to conduct their own research and to play a central role in SRM discussions. The initiative has been working in different forms for over a decade, and our work receives worldwide coverage and widespread acclaim.

Role

The Events Manager will lead the planning and delivery of Degrees’ international events, including workshops that bring together funded researchers and the biennial Degrees Global Forum conference. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, they will design and manage high-quality events that strengthen collaboration, showcase research outcomes, and advance Degrees’ mission to support equitable SRM research in the Global South. This role requires strategic oversight, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver complex international events from concept to completion. 

Key responsibilities

Lead planning and delivery of events

• Be responsible for the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of Degrees’ international events, including the biennial Degrees Global Forum and—in cooperation with the programmes team—quarterly regional research workshops.
• Support the delivery of policy engagement and fundraising events.
• Develop event concepts, agendas, and formats that align with organisational priorities.
• Work closely with colleagues across other workstreams—particularly the Fundraising and Policy Engagement teams—to ensure that events are aligned with strategic priorities, that logistical planning complements programme content and policy objectives, and that participants and speakers are appropriately supported.
• Be responsible for end-to-end event budgets, forecasting, variance reporting; lead procurement;

Operational and logistical management

• Ensure the smooth delivery of all event logistics, including venue selection, letters of contribution to participants, travel and lodging arrangements, visas, supplier contracting, budget management, insurances and risk assessments.
• Ensure events run smoothly, on schedule, and within budget, whilst maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and participant experience.

Collaboration and stakeholder engagement

• Work closely with colleagues across Degrees’ teams (programmes, policy engagement, communications, fundraising, and operations) to ensure events support strategic goals.
• Liaise with external partners, funders, and speakers to build strong relationships and deliver impactful, collaborative events.

Monitoring, learning, and continuous improvement

• Capture lessons learned from each event and contribute to refining Degrees’ event strategy and processes.
• Support post-event communications, reporting, and knowledge sharing to maximise the impact and visibility of Degrees’ work.

Key relationships

• Within the Programmes team forge close working relations with the Programmes Manager and the three Programme Officers.
• Develop strong working relations with colleagues from the following teams i) Operations, ii) Policy & Engagement and iii) Communications
• Depending on future organisational growth, the role may require managing an Events Officer

Qualifications

We are seeking a dynamic self-starter based in the UK, with experience in planning and running international events as well as academic workshops. As Degrees is still operating as a relatively small but growing team, the successful candidate will be flexible and motivated – prepared to turn their hand to whatever needs doing to deliver Degrees’ programme of work.

Essential

• At least 10 years’ relevant work experience, at least five of which have been managing international events;
• Proven experience delivering complex, multi-day international events: overseeing logistics, scheduling, participant experience, accessibility, and on-site coordination;
• Experience organising hybrid or virtual international events, including technical coordination, interpretation, and audience engagement;
• Strong track record in team leadership and financial management: managing budgets and external suppliers to ensure high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective delivery;
• Experience and comfort with Microsoft 365 and other common software tools;
• Experience with visa pipelines and implementation of travel policies;
• Dynamic, flexible, and self-motivated – able to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong organisational and project management skills, including the ability to multi-task, set priorities, and work effectively under pressure;
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, with the ability to maintain positive relationships with colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Comfortable working remotely as part of a small, international team;
• A university Undergraduate Degree in a relevant field such as event management, communications, international development, or environmental studies; and
• Ability to travel internationally, including to the Global South, for up to one week per visit.

Desirable

• Experience organising events within the research, academic, or non-profit sectors;
• Experience with risk management;
• Familiarity with climate change, or international research collaboration contexts;
• Proven ability to design events that are inclusive, accessible, and culturally sensitive;
• Experience working with academic researchers, government officials, or international NGOs;
• Previous line management experience;
• Experience creating and maintaining processes for events;
• Knowledge of fundraising, sponsorship, or partnership development in support of events;
• Proficiency in a second language relevant to Degrees’ regions of focus (e.g. French, Spanish, or Portuguese);
• Experience managing event communications, such as agenda design, invitations, participant briefings, and post-event reports; and
• Tech savvy and an eagerness to work with new event management software and digital collaboration tools).

Benefits of working at Degrees

• You will join a growing and dynamic charity operating at the intersection of climate change and global development.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to a potentially high-impact issue by helping shape global conversations on climate science, empowering researchers in the Global South, and collaborating with some of the world’s leading SRM experts.
• The role is fully remote, allowing you to live anywhere within the United Kingdom. The charity has no central office and offers each employee up to £250 per month (including VAT) to cover co-working space costs. The team meets face-to-face at quarterly ‘awaydays’ in the UK, which are organised and paid for by the charity.
• Degrees provides an 8% employer pension contribution with no required employee contribution, which is generous by the standards of the UK third sector.
• The role includes opportunities for international travel.
• You will receive 25 days of annual leave per year, in addition to UK public holidays. If the charity closes between Christmas and New Year, you may also receive up to three extra days of leave.
• Personal development budget of £1,000 per year.

To apply

Ready to apply? Please complete the form below by answering the questions and uploading your CV. To help us process your application faster, please title your file Firstname_surname_EM_CV. 

You will receive a reply confirming receipt of the application.

The deadline for applications is 02 January 2026 (23:59 GMT). Successful applicants will be invited to a first interview in January 2026 and will be asked to undertake an assessment exercise before the interview. Successful applicants will be invited to a second interview.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please email jobs@degrees.ngo. 

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