Head of Events
Contract type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £55,000 - £62,000
Location: Hybrid working with 2-3 days a week at our London office
The role:
Our Head of Events (HoE) will bring leadership and strategic vision to the Society’s Events team encompassing scientific conferences, venue hire, and training courses, working to deliver the business plan and achieve targets for this active, income-generating department. This role will be responsible for supporting the six-strong team in delivery of our busy events programme, working effectively with conference convenors, and providing exemplary support to our delegates, venue users, sponsors, and clients throughout the year. Working closely with the Director of Science & Engagement, our new HoE will work to develop robust and diverse income streams for the Society from our events as well as sponsorship and will oversee the expansion of our venue hire provision into new markets (e.g. weddings) in addition to seizing other opportunities for growth.
Deadline dates:
Applications close: 5 January 2026
Marketing Executive (Events)
Contract type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: ~£30,000
Location: Hybrid working with 2 days a week at our London office
The role:
Our new Marketing Executive for Events will develop and execute effective marketing plans and campaigns for the
Society’s Events, Training Courses, and Venue Hire operations, helping the department to deliver its objectives and
exceed its annual financial target.
Deadline dates:
Applications close: 5 January 2026
For further details on this role please read the job description below:
How to apply
To apply for a position, please forward a copy of your CV together with a cover letter to recruitment@geolsoc.org.uk. Please ensure that your cover letter highlights your experience in no more than 500 words.
As part of our inclusive recruitment initiative, we have introduced the concept of anonymous recruiting in order to
evaluate applicants solely on their skills and experience. With this in mind, we encourage you to:
- Anonymise your application by stating only your initials in your CV (including your file name) and cover
letter. - State your initials only in the subject line when sending your application.
- Ensure that you have included your contact email and number, as well as dates when you will not be
available or might have difficulty with the indicative timetable.
First round interviews will take place remotely. Please let us know if you will require any special provisions to be
made should you be called for an interview. We regret that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to support visa applications.
Core benefits for all employees
- Core holidays (25 days increasing to 30 days with length of service plus Bank Holidays for full-time employees, pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year
- Contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling
- Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family
- Discounts and recognitions scheme
- Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes
- Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions
- Annual travel season ticket loan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff