Internal Event Planner

The Royal Society's mission is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. To support its mission the Society hosts and organises a number of scientific, policy and other meetings and public events at its head office location at Carlton House Terrace in central London. The Society also operates a conferencing business managed by the Head of Conferencing which allows third parties to book events at the Royal Society.

The Internal Event Planner is a member of the conferencing team and their role is to manage and coordinate the Royal Society events that take place at the Royal Society in chargeable meeting rooms.

The Internal Event Planner will meet with clients, work with them to plan their event in detail and book all related Royal Society services such as room logistics, catering and audio visual services. This involves logging and following up enquiries, providing event solutions and quotations to internal clients The Internal Event Planner will then ensure that all information is recorded accurately and communicated to everyone involved in the delivery of the event.

The role will suit an individual who would like to work as part of a small, busy team but who enjoys meeting new people as well as building relationships with clients over time. It will suit someone who has good interpersonal and communication skills, multitasking skills, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail.

Reports to: Events Manager

Line manages: N/A

Pay band: C

Salary: £35,000 - £38,700 per annum

Contract type: 19 months FTC

Hours: 35

Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus the option for some hybrid remote working

Closing date for applications: Midnight 16 November 2025.

Interviews will be held: 27th and 28th November 2025.