CMA1848 Events Manager London, England
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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Manager to play a key role contributing to the organisation of the International Competition Network (ICN) Annual Conference.
The CMA is the UK’s world-leading competition authority. Our purpose is to make sure competition works in consumers’ favour, and businesses treat their customers fairly. The CMA will host the ICN Annual Conference in Spring 2025. The ICN comprises over 140 national competition authorities from 129 jurisdictions worldwide and the CMA will play a leading role in organising the agenda, hosting the event and seizing opportunities to strengthen international relationships with other ICN members.
As Events Manager you will ensure the successful delivery of the ICN Annual Conference, which will be held over the course of 3 days, either in Manchester or Edinburgh, with over 600 people expected to attend.
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Person specification
Key responsibilities include:
- Day-to-day project management for the planning and delivery of the conference including budget management (ensuring value for money) and internal reporting.
- Engagement with suppliers and ensuring co-ordination both in advance and on site.
- Developing the event programme and liaising with speakers and key attendees.
- Helping to build and lead a high performing, inclusive team through inspiring, strong and visible leadership.
- Actively liaising with internal and external stakeholders including international organisations, overseas national competition authorities, new and existing external CMA suppliers.
- Developing and finalising conference activities and programme design for the ICN Annual Conference and instructing your team as appropriate.
- Line management of two Events Coordinators may also be required.
- Supporting the delivery of other CMA events or priority projects as appropriate.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits
As well as the interesting and varied work you’ll do to contribute to effective competition in the UK, and to ensure consumers get a good deal when buying goods and services, you’ll also benefit from:
- An exceptionally generous pension scheme with a significant employer contribution and range of options, including a tax-free lump sum at the point of retirement and injury, ill-health and life assurance benefits
- 25 days leave (increasing to 30 days over five years), plus 8 public holidays and an additional day off for the King’s birthday. In addition, you’ll be able to access a wide range of other types of leave as and when you need it, including generous maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption options, as well as paid special leave for volunteering
- Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations and eye tests
- Access to the Civil Service Sports & Leisure, giving discounted gym membership, high street discounts, free access to UK wide attractions and a free Tastecard
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A range of wellbeing benefits, including an employee assistance programme, flexible working options and family friendly policies, regular networking events and professional learning opportunities at work
Any move to the CMA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
Like many other organisations, we operate a hybrid working model with a mix of office and home working. We believe this supports us to deliver our best work while allowing the flexibility to maintain balanced and healthy lives. We work at least 40% of our time from our office locations across the UK.
If you’re already a civil servant being appointed on level transfer, you’ll retain your existing terms, including annual leave. If you are being promoted you’ll receive either a 10% pay increase or the new grade minimum, whichever is the greater. Applicants new to the civil service can be considered for appointment at a salary higher than the starting point indicated above, but not more than the advertised mid-point, depending on skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications.
We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We want a diverse workforce that reflects the consumers we serve. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnically diverse people, people with a disability, people with diverse gender identities and from people of different ages.
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnically diverse people, people with a disability, and people with diverse gender identities.
We are an accredited Disability Confident Employer and disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
Our Values
The CMA delivers impactful outcomes for people, business and the UK economy. We are Ambitious and Evidence-based, and always strive for Excellence. We treat everyone with Respect, and are Collaborative and Inclusive.
Everything we do is underpinned by the Civil Service values: Honesty, Integrity, Impartiality and Objectivity.
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Selection process details
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and an online application form. Further details about application requirements are listed on the application form.
The selection process will comprise of the sift (CV & application review) and an interview. Arrangements for the interview will be enclosed in the invitation. Interviews will be conducted virtually by Microsoft Teams.
An initial sift based on criteria 1 and 2 (Lead Criteria) may be held if a large number of applications are received. If your application progresses to a full sift, all elements of the essential criteria listed under Person Specification (listed below and in the attached role profile) will then be considered.
Please note that it is essential that your personal statement is aligned to provide evidence that you have the knowledge and experience for each of the following selection criteria (as included on the role profile) in your application:
- Strong experience of planning and delivery of large-scale events with immovable deadlines (lead criteria).
- Experience of high-level budget management and financial analysis of events delivery (lead criteria).
- A self-starter with the flexibility to deliver in a fast-paced project environment, inspiring others to adopt a proactive approach.
- Excellent people management skills, with experience of leading others through complex and challenging delivery.
- Demonstrable experience of establishing and managing relationships with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally.
- Demonstrable skills and experience in delivering project outcomes, including identifying risks, problem solving, and recommending a preferred course of action.
The sift will take place 23 to 25 May 2023.
If your application is successful you will be invited to attend an interview. You will be notified via email to log-in to your Civil Service Account and book your interview slot. You will be sent an email with full details of your arrangements for interview.
Interviews will be held between 5 to 13 June 2023.
The first part of the interview will comprise an exercise. The second part of the interview will be a 45 minute -1 hour panel interview where you will be asked questions based on the Behaviours and your Experience outlined in the role profile.
Reasonable adjustments
We want to make sure no one is at a disadvantage during our recruitment process because of a disability, condition or impairment. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process.
For example, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you are deaf, a Language Service Professional. You might also require additional time to complete a timed assessment or a sign language interpreter to support with the relaying of information.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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