External Relations and Events Manager, National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI)

Imperial College London - National Heart & Lung Institute

Location: Hammersmith Campus with regular travel to the Royal Brompton and White City Campuses.

Salary: £57,785 to £69,365 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 10th September 2025

Closes: 8th October 2025

Job Ref: MED05433

This is a key role within the NHLI, sitting at the intersection of internal operations and external engagement, the role will work closely with the Head of Institute (HoI) and Director of Operations (DoO) to manage the Head of Institutes and the NHLIs existing external relationships and partnerships. In addition, the role holder will lead on developing and securing new partnerships for the NHLI by planning and delivering events with both internal and external high-profile stakeholders. By managing and increasing the NHLIs external collaborations and partnerships the postholder will be contributing to the delivery of the NHLIs strategy, increasing our visibility and impact.

What you would be doing:

You will support the HoI in her external roles, for example, Editor-in Chief of JAMA and President of the Leducq foundation. You will provide efficient management of the HoIs external facing activities including industry and charitable foundation engagements. As the primary point of contact, you will correspond with industry, academic, charitable and NHS partners on behalf of the HoI. In addition, you will provide research, analysis and recommendations on potential new partnerships and develop those opportunities through networking, planning and delivering events.

What we are looking for:

You will have proven experience in supporting senior leadership in a complex organisation, experience of working in the HEI sector and with external partners. You will be an experienced manager with demonstrable skills in planning, organising and delivering high-quality events and projects. You will have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills with the ability to influence a range of people at varied levels. We are looking for an individual that has the ability to work under pressure with the ability to prioritise and oversee multiple projects or tasks and meet competing deadlines.

What we can offer you:

The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including generous annual leave and pension scheme). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a generous family leave packages and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information:

This is a full-time (35 h/w) and a fixed-term role (24 months) based at Hammersmith Campus with regular travel to the Royal Brompton and White City Campuses. Due to the nature of the work, the role is based on-site though some flexibility for hybrid working can be accommodated. If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Dr Gareth Hyde, Director of Operations – g.hyde@imperial.ac.uk

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