Events team leader

Job Title: Events team leader

Band: 5

Salary: £35,819 - £37,799

Location: Hybrid – Home / CIH office

Hours: 35 hours per week

About us

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) are the professional body inspiring, equipping and supporting housing professionals to create a future in which everyone has a place to call home.

About you

We are seeking a proactive and experienced events team leader to support the successful delivery of our events programme. Working closely with the events manager, you will lead the day‑to‑day operational delivery of a range of high-quality portfolio of virtual, hybrid and in‑person events, that support our members and stakeholders.

This is a key leadership role within the events function. You will lead and develop the events coordinators, ensuring events are delivered efficiently, professionally and to a consistently high standard, while aligning with the strategic direction.

You will be an organised and confident events professional with experience of delivering events and leading others. You are comfortable working within a structured team environment, taking ownership of delivery while collaborating closely with senior colleagues.

How to apply

For an informal chat about this role, please contact Charlotte Vernon, events manager,

For details of how to apply please visit our careers page - Careers & Vacancies | Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).

CIH is committed to equal opportunities at all stages of recruitment and selection and strives to have a workforce that promotes inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community and would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments we can make to achieve and celebrate diversity.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 2 June 2026

Interviews due to take place: Wednesday 17 June 2026 (in person)

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.