Global Events Officer | Role Profile

Job title

Global Events Officer

Location

UK - Hybrid (London office and Home based), with some travel required within
the UK and overseas

Responsible to  Global Events Manager

Salary

£32,000-£35,000 per annum

Contract

Fixed term contract (Jan 2026 – Aug 2027), Full time (37.5 hours per week,
Monday to Friday). Will consider 0.8 FTE.

About us

The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is the overarching alliance for the
global  eye  health  sector  dedicated  to  eliminating  the  global  vision  crisis.  A  global  network  spread
across 100+ countries, of the most brilliant and committed non-profits, philanthropists, public and
private organisations.

IAPB,  on  behalf  of  its  network,  holds  trusted  relationships  with  the  United  Nations  and  the  World
Health Organization. No one else is operating under this same model with the same reach.

There are 1.1 billion people living with sight loss because they don't have access to eye care services.
We are making the case loudly and repeatedly that eye health is not an optional extra. It is vital to
everything, for everyone.

IAPB is a growing and successful international organisation registered as a charity in the UK with a
dedicated staff team located around the world.  We are a well-funded with the majority of our income
coming from membership subscriptions. Our impact has increased in recent years and with a new 3-
year plan, we are accelerating our work and impact further.

We are seeking someone to be a part of our journey and help us achieve our goals. We are a small
charity with a supportive can-do attitude. We are informal but professional and work flexibly. This role
offers a real opportunity for someone to contribute our development and progress towards our goals.

Outline of the role

Supporting  the  planning  and  delivery  of  IAPB’s  events  as  a  key  member  of  the  IAPB  Campaigns,
Communications and Events team. Assisting with planning, logistics and administration of events at
IAPB that enhance knowledge of eye health and convening of our members and stakeholders. Working
with  the  Global  Events  Manager  (UK-based)  to  plan  and  deliver  high-quality  events  across  the

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organisation, including the annual large-scale global event.

Scope and accountability

The post holders role will support the implementation of our expanding events portfolio:

•  Supporting the planning, delivery and evaluation of our online and in-person events in the UK
and  globally.  This  includes  supporting  with  scheduling,  liaising  with  members,  key-
stakeholders  and  suppliers,  and  managing  the  event  administration  to  ensure  the  smooth
running of the events.

•  Manage the global events calendar to ensure IAPB events are advertised effectively and to
the  right  audiences.  Work  with  the  communications  team  to  ensure  events  are  marketed
effectively  across  our  membership  via  the  appropriate  communication  and  social  media
platforms.

•  Ensure  the  event  attendee  experience and  event  accessibility  is  continually  improving  and

adapting with sector trends.

•  Manage the events email inbox, ensuring timely responses and redirecting queries to relevant

team members.

•  Assist with event programme planning and administration for the annual global event.

•  Speaker liaison management, working with the team to manage speakers for events, ensuring
they  are  briefed,  have  supplied  relevant  information  and  working  to  build  a  database  of
speakers.

•  Responsible for managing the data collection across events to understand the event's reach

and continuously improve event processes and planning.

•  Keep up with new trends and developments in events to better leverage them to help meet

IAPBs goals and objectives.

General

•  To respect the personal choice and lifestyles of colleagues those with whom we come into

contact, ensuring that equal opportunity principles are applied at all times.

•  To be an ambassador for IAPB and demonstrate IAPB organisational behaviours – Ambitious,

Collaborative, Inclusive and Strategic.

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•  To undertake any other duties that may be considered commensurate with the level of the

post.

•  The  jobholder  will  need  to  work  across  the  whole  organisation,  dealing  at  all  levels,  whilst

considering the different cultures and timezones that colleagues work in.

Team members are encouraged and supported to see their work in terms of goals and desired
outcomes and not just performing the prescribed tasks. The role profile is a broad description of
the duties that the post holder will be expected to perform with some examples given. The exact
duties to be carried out are not limited to those examples.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current role the organisation reserves
the right to revise the role or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Person specification

Essential
Skills & Experience

Desirable

•  A demonstrable track record in managing
events, with over 3 years’ experience.

•  Experience working with suppliers,
contractors, designers and AV
companies.

•  Strong understanding of project
management with over 3 years’
experience.

•  Experience in running online and hybrid

events.

•  Excellent verbal and written

communication skills with strong
interpersonal skills and collaborative
mind-set.

•  Ability to build and maintain strong

relationships internally and externally
across departments, and with
stakeholders, including members,
partners and suppliers.

•  An understanding of eye health issues
or experience working within global or
development organisations.

•  Understanding of budget development,

financial awareness and revenue
generation.

•  Experience working with Canva, Hootsuit
etc and experience with social media
platforms.

•  Keen interest in the field of eye health

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•  Excellent organisational skills, attention
to detail, collaboration, teamwork and
problem-solving skills.

•  Strong time-management skills and the
ability to prioritise whilst maintaining
flexibility and the ability to juggle a
number of tasks.

•  Ability to work and meet targets and

objectives in a fast-paced environment.

•  Significant experience working with IT
packages, significantly SharePoint,
Microsoft Office (specifically Excel,
PowerPoint and Word), Zoom and
Microsoft Teams.

•  Willingness to adapt to changing

circumstances and take initiative.

•  Commitment to the values and mission of

IAPB

•  Ability and willingness to work flexibly in
terms of hours and UK and international
travel.

•  Ability to use initiative, work without daily

supervision, and make decisions.

Other Information

•  Benefits  include  30  days  annual  leave  (plus  statutory  bank  holidays),  pro  rata  for  part  time

employees

•  Pension scheme – 10% Employer contribution, no minimum employee contribution
•  Group life assurance
•  Hybrid working
•  Flexible working

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•  Employee Assistance Provider
•  Various family friendly policies

To apply:

Please send cover letter & CV to hr@iapb.org.
Closing date for applications is 26th November 2025.
Interviews will be held in early December.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to everyone. If you have not
heard from us within 28 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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