JOB PURPOSE

As part of the Deputy Secretary General directorate, the LRC provides expert language and meeting management services and guidance to the International Secretariat and the Movement. It leverages language skills, shares knowledge and streamlines operations to ensure the most effective and strategic use of language and production funding and resources. It does this by delivering high-quality content and services, promoting best practices in the field of language and applying an innovative, multi-disciplinary approach.

In this role, you will llead the planning, operational delivery and continuous improvement of Amnesty International's Global Assembly (GA) and other international governance events, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, inclusively and in line with organisational objectives. The role serves as the primary operational lead for the Global Assembly and provides expert event and meeting management advice and support to governance bodies, committees and colleagues across the organisation.

The LRC (Language Resource Centre) is a network of language and events management professionals with staff in global and regional IS offices, as well as a number of remote workers. The post occasionally requires working out of hours, including supporting night-time and weekend meetings. Arrangements are made with the line manager to ensure a balance of work/life hours. Remote working is acceptable.

LOCATION
The location for this role is London, Paris or Madrid. The salary on offer will be dependent on the location.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project manage the Global Assembly and other international meetings from initial scoping through delivery and post-event evaluation, ensuring all operational, logistical and administrative requirements are effectively coordinated throughout the event lifecycle.
• Lead the sourcing and contracting of venues and service providers through robust procurement and tender processes, managing supplier relationships and negotiations to secure cost-effective solutions and value for money.
• Ensure events align with Amnesty International's sustainability, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility commitments, promoting environmentally responsible and inclusive event delivery.
• Collaborate with relevant colleagues to ensure events adhere to health and safety, safeguarding and security standards, including appropriate risk management measures, emergency response protocols and insurance requirements.
• Provide strategic advice, guidance and practical expertise to colleagues across the organisation on event management, logistics and conference delivery, supporting the successful planning and implementation of international events.
• Lead the development, maintenance and promotion of organisational event management standards, guidance, tools and resources, ensuring consistent approaches and best practices across the organisation.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Excellent international event and conference management skills.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Demonstrable problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, evolving plans and tight deadlines.
• Keen attention to detail and strong quality assurance skills.
• Ability to develop, monitor and reconcile complex event budgets.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse international audiences.
• Ability to develop clear participant communications and engagement strategies and manage complex information flows.
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.
• Good political, cultural and organisational awareness and judgement. Fluency in English and the ability to work effectively in French and/or Spanish.

 
Please see attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role' below.

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N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we're committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.

We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.

To see our full statement please visit this link: Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion policy - Amnesty International

Amnesty International is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the team by emailing recruitment@amnesty.org