Events Producer
London, London, United Kingdom
Full Time
Mid Level
- Job title: Events Producer, CGD Europe
- Reports to: Head of News and External Communications and Senior Communications Manager
- Location: London, UK
- Salary: £35,000 - £38,850 per annum plus excellent benefits
- Posting date: 10th November 2026
- Closing date: 25th November @ 10AM GMT
The Center for Global Development (CGD) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit policy research organization in Washington, DC and London, UK that focuses on the issues and institutions that are critical to inclusive development. Since its creation in 2001, CGD has earned a global reputation as a highly effective “think-and-do tank.” Through rigorous empirical research and active engagement with the global policy community, we focus on the policy intersections of low- and middle-income countries and the governments, institutions, and corporations that can be partners in delivering greater progress.
Events are a vital communications tool to advance our mission, and CGD has a reputation for hosting dynamic, agenda-setting conversations with high-profile development policymakers and leading researchers. Each year CGD/E hosts more than 130 live digital-first, hybrid, and in-person events, including high-level private roundtables, public conferences, debates, and workshops.
We are looking for an experienced Events Producer to help deliver and enhance our programme of events in London. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and highly organised producer, responsible for planning and delivering a busy calendar of events from concept through to execution. They will also support staff speaking at external events and explore additional opportunities for engagement at large international events such as the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings, the UN General Assembly and COP.
Working closely with CGDE researchers and communications colleagues, the Events Producer will coordinate event programmes, speakers and logistics; manage suppliers and production; and support the promotion of events to relevant audiences. They will be comfortable managing multiple events at once, working with senior internal and external stakeholders, and finding practical and creative ways to deliver high-quality events.
We are looking for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has excellent attention to detail, and is always looking for ways to improve the experience and reach of CGDE events.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and produce live events
- Plan and deliver a range of virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, including public events, largescale conferences, private roundtables, debates, and workshops.
- Work with CGDE experts to develop event programmes and formats that support the objectives of their research and policy work.
- Coordinate all elements of event delivery, including registration, speaker communications and logistics, run-of-show, A/V and technical requirements, and post-event follow-up and reporting.
- For virtual events, produce events using Restream or Zoom and support speakers with technical and presentation requirements, including audio, camera framing, lighting, and backdrops.
- Procure and manage external suppliers, including venues, caterers, photographers, and production teams.
- Identify practical and creative ways to improve CGDE's event formats and audience experience.
Promote CGD events
- Develop event listings, registration pages, and targeted email campaigns using CGDE's website, Salesforce, and Pardot.
- Work with the Social Media Manager and relevant Communications Manager to promote events to appropriate audiences across CGDE's channels.
- Draft clear and engaging promotional copy for event pages, emails, and other materials.
- Ensure event promotion is planned and delivered in a timely way alongside event production.
Manage event operations and resources
- Serve as a key point of contact for colleagues in London and Washington, DC, on the planning and delivery of London events.
- Maintain CGDE's internal events calendar and track key logistical and production information.
- Maintain and improve event planning resources, templates, and processes.
- Track event attendance, feedback, and other relevant data to support evaluation and future planning.
- Provide colleagues with practical guidance and event production expertise to support delivery of their programme plans.
- Keep abreast of new event formats, tools, and good practice, and suggest improvements to CGDE's approach where appropriate.
- Provide planning and logistics support for staff events, meetings, and internal learning sessions where required.
- Work collaboratively with events and communications colleagues in CGD's Washington, DC, office to ensure a consistent approach to event production and share learning across teams.
Coordination related to external events
- Coordinate CGDE staff participation in external events, including researching opportunities for CGDE experts, liaising with staff on their plans, liaising with organisers, managing logistics, and preparing briefing materials for attendees.
- Support the planning and delivery of major CGDE events and activities outside the regular London events programme as required, including events around the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and IMF. Please note that occasional travel to Washington DC or elsewhere may be required.
Contribute to communications team activities
- Contribute ideas for using events to increase the reach and impact of CGDE's research.
- Participate in communications team planning and brainstorming, particularly around the promotion of CGDE research and events.
- Support other communications activities where relevant to the delivery and promotion of events.
Skills and Experience
- 3–5 years' experience in events production, events management, or a similar role.
- A successful track record of planning, project managing, and delivering events of varying scale, format, and complexity.
- Experience producing virtual and/or hybrid events, with or without the support of external production teams.
- Experience procuring, negotiating with, and managing external suppliers, including venues, production teams, and caterers.
- Experience promoting events through digital channels, including writing clear and engaging promotional copy.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and competing deadlines at the same time.
- Strong attention to detail and a practical, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence building effective working relationships with colleagues, speakers, suppliers, and other external stakeholders.
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and high-profile speakers.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and online event and meeting platforms.
- An interest in international development, public policy, UK or EU politics, or the charity/NGO sector would be an advantage.
Applications:
This is a full-time position based in London, and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter, outlining how they meet the requirement of the role.
It is the expectation that the successful candidate will be within commutable distance to the offices based in SW1. The successful candidate will need to be in the office a minimum of three days a week.
We manually review application; no AI or automated filters are used to screen candidates.
CGD/E is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and celebrates fostering a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All persons will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, parental status, veteran status, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation.
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