Officer, Research and Event Management

• · Deliver event logistics for all research convenings end to end, from concept note, format and budget through to on-site execution and close-out, and brief the Events function on production, venue and protocol requirements where a convening carries institutional or government visibility. · Work with faculty conveners, principal investigators and research centre leads to translate research themes into event formats, session structures, agendas and speaker line-ups, and hold the academic content to agreed deadlines. · Coordinate speakers, session chairs, moderators, keynote guests, visiting researchers and industry participants, including invitations, briefing notes, travel, visa support letters, accommodation, honoraria and on-the-day handling. · Manage registration, delegate communications, guest lists, check-in and attendance data for research events, and keep participant records accurate and current in the registration platform and CRM. · Coordinate venues, catering, audiovisual and staging, signage, exhibition and poster set- ups, transport, accommodation and equipment with internal teams and vendors, across in-person, hybrid and virtual formats. · Operate event microsites, registration pages, webinar and livestream systems for research convenings, carry out routine content updates, and escalate to technical and web teams where required. • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. • Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in event management and research, demonstrating a track record of successful project execution. • Proven expertise in conducting qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, and report generation. • Proficiency in event management software (e.g., Cvent, Eventbrite) and CRM systems.