UITP (International Association of Public Transport) is a passionate champion of sustainable urban mobility and is the only worldwide network to bring together all public transport stakeholders and all sustainable transport modes. We have more than 1,900 member companies coming from over 100 countries. Our members are public transport authorities and operators, policy decision-makers, research institutes and the public transport supply and service industry.
We are currently looking for a: EVENTS PROGRAMME MANAGER (Based in Brussels)
The role of the Events Programme Manager is key as he/she will be in charge of the Coordination, development, and delivery of UITP events’ programmes and mainly the programme of the Global Public Transport Summit, as the flagship event of UITP.
The person will reply to the head of project delivery & Data Unit (K&I department).
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver and enhance UITP events’ programmes, working collaboratively within the Knowledge and Innovation team as well as with Events team and colleagues across the different regions. Example events and programmes include: UITP Annual Global Summit, IT-Trans, SITCE, Regional Events, Webinars, Training programmes…
- End to end management and leadership of UITP event’s programmes from definition of the main theme of the event, the identification of thematic tracks, to the identification of speakers, descriptions of sessions and final delivery of the whole programme on site.
- Development and implementation of event programme process, in close collaboration with the speakers’ management team and session managers, including definition of process, roles & responsibilities, definition of templates, etc
- Quality of the Events programmes to meet all UITP members’ expectations and to position UITP Summit as the main event on Sustainable Urban Mobility recognized globally, by all Stakeholders.
- Align the content of the programmes with UITP strategy and the Integrated Global Work Programme.
- Work collaboratively within the Knowledge and Innovation Department team as well as with the teams from the Regional offices, to develop global and innovative events’ programmes relevant for all UITP members.
- Link the delivery of the programme with the overall Events’ delivery, including the coordination with communication, marketing, logistics aspects and speakers’ management.
- Work closely with Events’ Project Managers, responsible for the overall management and delivery of each UITP event.
- Overall coherency and complementarity of all UITP events’ programmes.
- Contribute to the in depth all-inclusive post event analysis, to identify best practices and lessons learnt for future improvements.
- Manages colleagues inside the team according to the RISE values and with care to ensure its sustainable performance. This mainly consists in providing the employees with guidance, leadership and support, ensuring their development and well-being.
KEY SKILLS
- Interest in the programme content itself, with knowledge of urban and public transport and able to research and develop ideas for compelling programs; great speakers, topics, formats, flows, presentations etc
- Organised and prepared – thinks and plans ahead, considers every detail and need.
- Drive for quality – always wants to highest quality, accuracy, and continual improvement.
- Clear thinking and decisive – able to quickly pick course of action to best meet goals while considering a mass of information and perspectives.
- Proactive, agile, and resourceful – loves successfully managing simultaneous projects, acts on opportunities, builds networks, solves problems, brings in fresh ideas.
- Communication, negotiation & relationship management – engaging, pro-active communicator and collaborator, clear on audience needs, creates, and maintains positive relationships with members and staff.
UITP offers a friendly, caring and dynamic work atmosphere with a great team of 130 international colleagues, working together on the opportunities and challenges affecting the public transport sector. Our new colleague will be able to contribute to the service and business excellence of our multi-cultural organisation and membership.
UITP is an equal opportunity employer and warmly welcomes candidates with diverse backgrounds.
Position is based in Brussels.
Deadline for application: 30/07/2023
Starting date: ASAP
Info : https://www.uitp.org/jobs
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