Job Description
Role: The Head of Events will have total autonomy over a full schedule of world-class events and meetings to advance major donors in their philanthropy. The events will vary according to the needs of donors we are working with, but responsibilities are likely to include planning at least 1 large retreat per year and at least 10 donor meetings or dinners. The Head of Events will manage our events team (currently an Events Specialist) and serve as an independent, senior member of our team.
Location: London (in office 2-3 days/week minimum) or US (remote). Note remote candidates must be able to regularly work 3 hours overlapping with usual UK hours (+am - 6pm).
Starting Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 and a competitive benefits package.
Application Deadline: We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
How to apply
To apply, complete this form. We aim to respond to candidates to let them know if they are advancing within 10 days.
About Longview Philanthropy
Longview Philanthropy’s mission and activities
Longview Philanthropy is a non-profit based in the UK and US. We design and execute bespoke giving strategies for major donors. Our grant recommendations are driven by the conviction that we can use evidence and reason to find the highest-impact donation opportunities. We focus on global challenges that could transform our future for many generations to come, including AI safety and governance, biosecurity, and nuclear weapons policy. Everything we offer is free-of-charge, independent, and often reviewed by external experts. We currently advise donors worldwide. We have recommended >$10m grants annually since our founding, and we have plans to scale up our giving.
Impact in this role
Events are central to Longview’s mission of reducing risks from global challenges (such as AI and nuclear weapons) through high-impact philanthropy. We run ******** and bespoke events, ranging from 65-person retreats to curated roadshows for some of the most influential and wealthy people in the world.
Responsibilities
• Ensure flawless delivery of all in-person interactions between the Longview team and our advisees. This includes meetings, dinners, one-day and multi-day events.
• Entirely own the delivery of our retreats, including:
• Owning production (venue selection, food and beverage, AV, security, inventory, merchandise, vendor management, contract negotiation, event build, budget tracking, run of show, managing contractors etc.)
• Working with our programme team to ensure they are on track to deliver world-class content, sessions and follow-ups. Note: this role will not involve content development and no prior knowledge of our cause areas is required. However, the Head of Events will be overall responsible for project managing the programme team to ensure they know what they need to produce & when.
• Ensuring all attendee communications are flawless and sent on time.
• Project managing invites to our events, including reviewing invite lists, tracking follow up actions, tracking RSVPs and ensuring we stick to capacity.
• Work with the executive team to prioritise our events calendar to ensure we are maintaining appropriate capacity and only delivering world-class, highly impactful events. This includes proposing events and proposing how we prioritise between different events.
• Managing our events team (currently one Events Specialist) and overseeing their professional development.
• Hiring more full-time staff as required.
• Contracting and managing additional production staff as necessary.
Who Should Apply for This Role?
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:
Essential Skills, Abilities, and Attributes
• At least 5 years experience in event production.
• Experience producing events for VIP guests, such as major donors to charities.
Abilities and Attributes
• Exceptional project management, organisation and delegation skills.
• Exceptional budgeting and spreadsheet skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfort working with the team and independently.
• Self-motivated, self-starter.
• Persistence.
• Commitment to excellence.
• Effective relationship building.
• Strong work ethic.
• High openness to giving and receiving real-time direct feedback.
• Highly collaborative.
• A valid driving licence, or commitment to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.
Desired Skills, Abilities, and Attributes
• Experience directly managing and mentoring a team.
• A strong aesthetic sense.
• Experience with Airtable, G-drive, Slack and Asana.
Salary, Benefits and Location
• This position is full-time.
• For remote candidates, we request you travel to London for a 1-2 week onboarding window.
• We may be able to sponsor US and UK work visas for this position.
• Salary of £65,000 - £85,000 p.a. dependent on experience and skills.
• Benefits include:
• 10% employer pension contribution.
• Equipment budget, training budget, £5,000 p.a. well-being budget.
• Private health, dental, vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short and Long Term disability insurance.
• Lunch provided in the office (if working in London).
• We also have flexible working hours.
• Second stage: First round screening interview.
• Third stage: Paid 4-hour work task.
• Fourth stage: Interview (1 hour) & reference checks.
• Fifth stage: In-person (in London) or remote 1-3-day work trial (paid).
The starting date for the position will be determined together with the successful applicant. The ideal candidate would start by late May 2026.
Longview Philanthropy is an equal-opportunity employer and we aim to employ people with many different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds who share our passion and believe in our mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, nationality, gender, ****** orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Location: London (in office 2-3 days/week minimum) or US (remote). Note remote candidates must be able to regularly work 3 hours overlapping with usual UK hours (+am - 6pm).
Starting Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 and a competitive benefits package.
Application Deadline: We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
How to apply
To apply, complete this form. We aim to respond to candidates to let them know if they are advancing within 10 days.
About Longview Philanthropy
Longview Philanthropy’s mission and activities
Longview Philanthropy is a non-profit based in the UK and US. We design and execute bespoke giving strategies for major donors. Our grant recommendations are driven by the conviction that we can use evidence and reason to find the highest-impact donation opportunities. We focus on global challenges that could transform our future for many generations to come, including AI safety and governance, biosecurity, and nuclear weapons policy. Everything we offer is free-of-charge, independent, and often reviewed by external experts. We currently advise donors worldwide. We have recommended >$10m grants annually since our founding, and we have plans to scale up our giving.
Impact in this role
Events are central to Longview’s mission of reducing risks from global challenges (such as AI and nuclear weapons) through high-impact philanthropy. We run ******** and bespoke events, ranging from 65-person retreats to curated roadshows for some of the most influential and wealthy people in the world.
Responsibilities
• Ensure flawless delivery of all in-person interactions between the Longview team and our advisees. This includes meetings, dinners, one-day and multi-day events.
• Entirely own the delivery of our retreats, including:
• Owning production (venue selection, food and beverage, AV, security, inventory, merchandise, vendor management, contract negotiation, event build, budget tracking, run of show, managing contractors etc.)
• Working with our programme team to ensure they are on track to deliver world-class content, sessions and follow-ups. Note: this role will not involve content development and no prior knowledge of our cause areas is required. However, the Head of Events will be overall responsible for project managing the programme team to ensure they know what they need to produce & when.
• Ensuring all attendee communications are flawless and sent on time.
• Project managing invites to our events, including reviewing invite lists, tracking follow up actions, tracking RSVPs and ensuring we stick to capacity.
• Work with the executive team to prioritise our events calendar to ensure we are maintaining appropriate capacity and only delivering world-class, highly impactful events. This includes proposing events and proposing how we prioritise between different events.
• Managing our events team (currently one Events Specialist) and overseeing their professional development.
• Hiring more full-time staff as required.
• Contracting and managing additional production staff as necessary.
Who Should Apply for This Role?
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:
Essential Skills, Abilities, and Attributes
• At least 5 years experience in event production.
• Experience producing events for VIP guests, such as major donors to charities.
Abilities and Attributes
• Exceptional project management, organisation and delegation skills.
• Exceptional budgeting and spreadsheet skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfort working with the team and independently.
• Self-motivated, self-starter.
• Persistence.
• Commitment to excellence.
• Effective relationship building.
• Strong work ethic.
• High openness to giving and receiving real-time direct feedback.
• Highly collaborative.
• A valid driving licence, or commitment to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.
Desired Skills, Abilities, and Attributes
• Experience directly managing and mentoring a team.
• A strong aesthetic sense.
• Experience with Airtable, G-drive, Slack and Asana.
Salary, Benefits and Location
• This position is full-time.
• For remote candidates, we request you travel to London for a 1-2 week onboarding window.
• We may be able to sponsor US and UK work visas for this position.
• Salary of £65,000 - £85,000 p.a. dependent on experience and skills.
• Benefits include:
• 10% employer pension contribution.
• Equipment budget, training budget, £5,000 p.a. well-being budget.
• Private health, dental, vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short and Long Term disability insurance.
• Lunch provided in the office (if working in London).
• We also have flexible working hours.
• Second stage: First round screening interview.
• Third stage: Paid 4-hour work task.
• Fourth stage: Interview (1 hour) & reference checks.
• Fifth stage: In-person (in London) or remote 1-3-day work trial (paid).
The starting date for the position will be determined together with the successful applicant. The ideal candidate would start by late May 2026.
Longview Philanthropy is an equal-opportunity employer and we aim to employ people with many different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds who share our passion and believe in our mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, nationality, gender, ****** orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Head of Events position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in City of London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.
