SYSTEMIQ was set up in 2016 to drive the implementation of the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by transforming markets and business models in three key economic systems: land use, materials and energy. By addressing failures in these systems, SYSTEMIQ aims to unlock economic opportunities that benefit business, society and the environment. We do this through five activities:

1. Convene and support coalitions of leaders to shape policies and business strategies that will rapidly transform economic activity
2. Work with companies that want to be pioneers in and drivers of change towards more sustainable systems
3. Co-create and incubate the market solutions most likely to build regenerative economic systems
4. Invest our own venture capital and expertise in opportunities with the biggest potential to drive rapid system change
5. Direct larger pools of capital into regenerative economic systems, enabling them to scale and multiply

To deliver in these areas, we recruit and develop distinctive and varied individuals who strive to achieve our mission, challenge the status quo and act as change leaders

We are looking for a full time Events Manager to join the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) secretariat team to coordinate impactful events and engagements in London and internationally.

The ideal candidate will be excellent at event logistics, have strong organisational/ programme management skills, with experience of curating high impact events and sourcing high profile attendees. The candidate will negotiate with vendors and suppliers to deliver good value for money and will work with the rest of the team to seek sponsorship and/or fundraise to host engagements. The Events Manager will be a strong communicator and feel comfortable building relationships with senior stakeholders from partner organisations. The Events Manger will play a key role in positioning FOLU, its Ambassadors and its messages internationally - during a key year in international policy engagements.

The Events manager will work closely with the Coalition’s Senior Leadership Team (Programme Director, Programme Manager, Communications Manager and other team leads).

This is an exciting opportunity, providing insight into the evolving, dynamic work of the Food and Land Use Coalition as it develops its strategy and funding pitch for FOLU 2.0 during a key year in international policy engagement.

The Events Manager will be responsible for:

• Designing and delivering an events strategy, outlining how we’ll use events to support the FOLU 2.0 strategy.
• Design and implement tools, templates and processes to ensure effective delivery of FOLU events.
• Deliver a range of events including roundtable discussions, seminars, forums, launch events, conferences, dinners and receptions to advance FOLU objectives.
• Manage all pre-event planning, organising guest speakers and delegate packs, suppliers and all event logistics with the support of an intern.
• Work with partner organisations and the FOLU communications team to publicise and promote engagements. You will lead the outreach/invitation process, working closely with the Communications Manager.
• Be available and on hand to coordinate suppliers, handle guest queries and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly and to budget. This may occasionally involve international travel and antisocial hours. 
• Develop tools to measure the impact of FOLU engagements and manage post-event evaluation to inform future events.

You will be expected to work with SYSTEMIQ’s core communications/outreach team where relevant. You may also be required to support and deliver other projects and tasks, in line with your skills and experience that contribute to FOLU’s objectives

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in event design, planning, coordination and management
• A track record of successful events engaging high-level audiences
• Experience with high-level stakeholders
• An exceptional relationship manager, skilled at managing relationships with external partners, brokering new partnerships and working as a team player
• Adaptable, resourceful and able to prioritise their workload to meet deadlines while responding to multiple stakeholder needs.
• Experience with major international events (e.g. Davos, UNFCCC Conference of the Parties) is desirable
• Passion for/interest in sustainability and climate change

Knowledge of issues related to agriculture, food and land use also desirable

We offer the opportunity to benefit from the world-leading networks of our partners and be part of a high-calibre, driven, and fun/friendly team. There is also the possibility to gain experience in project development and venture capital.

We are keen to receive applications from all parts of the global community. Ideally, you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Please apply online at https://cezanneondemand.intervieweb.it/systemiq/en/career or contact us at [email protected].