Events and Stakeholder Relationship Executive

Employer: Energy UK

Job title:  Events and Stakeholder Relationship Executive

Location:  Our main offices are in London but offer a hybrid working arrangement

Contract: Full Time

Salary: Starting salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications, typically sitting between £30,000 and £34,000

Hours of work: 35.25 hours a week with flexibility as and when required

Applications Close

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 31st July but we would encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates

We are seeking to create a diverse work culture that is truly representative of society, embraces different perspectives and attracts the best, most creative talent on our team. We value transferable skills and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if they don’t meet all of the criteria. We are proud to work in an inclusive, friendly, and supportive environment and if you have additional needs, we or our agency would be very happy to speak about any support we could offer, during the recruitment process.

About Energy UK

Energy UK is the trade association for the energy industry, representing companies investing billions of pounds to secure our country’s current and future energy needs.

From growing start-ups to major electricity generators, grid and infrastructure developers and energy suppliers, our members are driving change across power, heat, transport, flexibility homes and businesses.

We provide a collective voice for the sector working with governments, regulators, charities and other organisations to provide crucial insight that shapes policy, offers solutions and promotes best practice.

Our broad view across the whole system supports evidence-based positions which are not tied to particular technologies, and are focused on delivering strategic benefits for people, businesses and the economy.

We champion initiatives such as our Vulnerability Commitment, which pushes suppliers to go beyond regulation to support customers with additional needs, and TIDE, the industry’s drive for greater inclusion and diversity. Through our Young Energy Professionals Forum, we support the development of future leaders.

We really value our organisational culture at Energy UK. We have high quality support and development opportunities for our employees, and we are proud to have been awarded a Platinum accreditation with Investors in People. We know that the wellbeing of employees is key to our success and this is reflected in our progressive policies around wellbeing, flexible working and mental health.

Job purpose

Both Energy UK’s events and membership teams work across the full breadth of our membership to deliver impactful engagement through high-quality events and strong relationships with our member companies, sponsors and partners.

Our members include some of the biggest companies in the energy sector, alongside fast-growing start-ups, providing an exciting opportunity to build your profile across the industry.

This role is primarily focused on the organisation and delivery of Energy UK’s events programme. You will be responsible for coordinating and delivering a wide range of events, including breakfast briefings, roundtables, dinners, parliamentary receptions, hybrid and online events, and larger-scale conferences. Working closely with colleagues, members and external suppliers, you will help ensure every event is delivered to a high standard, providing an excellent and inclusive experience for attendees.

Alongside event delivery, you will build and maintain positive relationships with members, sponsors and stakeholders, supporting commercial opportunities and helping to strengthen engagement across the sector.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and personable, with excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering outstanding events. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and contributing to the continued development of Energy UK’s events programme.

Main Duties

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of a range of Energy UK events, including breakfast briefings, roundtables, dinners, parliamentary receptions, hybrid and online events, and larger-scale conferences.

• Manage event logistics from end to end, including venue liaison, supplier management, delegate communications, registration, speaker coordination, AV and production, catering and on-site delivery.

• Work closely with internal teams, members, sponsors and external partners to ensure events are delivered to a consistently high standard and provide an excellent delegate experience.

• Monitor event attendance, feedback and performance, using data and insights to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Support the development and delivery of Energy UK’s wider events programme, contributing ideas to enhance event quality, accessibility and commercial success.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with members, sponsors and stakeholders, supporting engagement through the events programme.

• Support Energy UK’s commercial objectives by helping to identify opportunities for sponsorship, partnerships and training where appropriate.

• Develop a strong understanding of the energy sector and Energy UK’s work to support effective event delivery and stakeholder engagement.

Skills and experience

• Experience coordinating and delivering events, with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, members, speakers, suppliers and other stakeholders.

• Experience coordinating event logistics, including delegate management, venue liaison, supplier coordination and on-site delivery.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks and contribute ideas to improve processes and event delivery.

• Comfortable using data, feedback and reporting to evaluate event performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across teams and with external organisations.

• An interest in developing commercial opportunities and supporting member engagement activity.

Benefits

• A competitive salary will be offered

• 25 days annual holiday plus statutory holidays with the benefit of buying an extra 5 days a year.

• Birthday Leave and extra day at Easter

• EUK is a member of Climate Perks, allowing employees to claim up to two days for staff who travel on holiday by train, coach or boat instead of flying.

• Annual season ticket loan

• An employer’s pension contribution of up to 8% if this is matched by the employee

• Aviva Health insurance with dental and optical cashback

• Leave for Charitable work

• Access to an employee assistance programme

• Learning and Development Opportunities

• A hybrid working environment with the opportunity to work 2/3 days a week from home