The NRLA: Who we are
The UK's largest membership organisation for private residential landlords, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) supports and represents more than100,000 members across England and Wales.
Created by landlords, for landlords, it offers investors everything they need to run a successful and compliant lettings business, whether they are full-time property professionals running large portfolios or accidental landlords with a single let.
The NRLA is a trusted ally, on hand to guide members through the complex regulatory environment, with all the essential documents and guidance needed to run a successful and fully compliant business.
A truly member-first organisation, innovation is at the heart of what we do and have invested in and developed new proptech solutions for members, including the acquisition of property safety certification firm Safe2 and the development of property management system Portfolio.
A dynamic and fast-paced organisation, the NRLA is a great place to work, and it is not just us saying that, we have Investors in People Gold status to prove it. The association was also named one of the best companies to work for in the UK in a list compiled by The Sunday Times.
Our enthusiastic and ambitious staff work out of offices in Central Manchester and Central London with hybrid working options available. Colleagues typically work from home four days a week with one day in the office.
We are looking for colleagues who are professional, adaptable, and innovative. In return we offer an inclusive and creative working environment with attractive options for training and career development and a competitive salary and benefits package.
The NRLA package:
- 25 days annual leave increasing to 26 days with three years’ service, 27 days with five years’ service and 28 days with seven years’ service
- Additional annual day off for your birthday
- Salary exchange Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Cash plan health and wellbeing benefit including Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
- Sick pay
- Cycle purchase loans, season tickets loans and interest free staff loans
- Complimentary NRLA membership
- Non contractual annual performance-related bonus scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Event Planning & Delivery
- To support the delivery of large-scale events including the Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony, with all event operations from concept to delivery.
- To lead on delivery of a portfolio of NRLA events, including webinars and on tour events (smaller regional events).
- Take day to day responsibility for the delivery of assigned events in accordance with agreed timescales and budgets.
- Speakers - source, approach, and secure internal and external speakers for events and provide briefings, pre and post event assistance.
- Venue liaison – work closely with venues to understand NRLA requirements for events, including catering, room bookings and health and safety requirements.
- Briefings - work closely with Head of Events & Awards and colleagues across the organisation to understand, manage, and communicate pre-event briefings and materials which need to be produced for internal and external stakeholders.
- Work with Policy team to create relevant and exciting agendas
- Book speakers for events
- Work with Commercial team to support in selling exhibition space at the events
- Work with Innovation team to agree on specific agenda items for each event
- Marketing – ensure each event is marketed to its fullest. Work with marketing to draft interesting and thought-provoking copy for invitations and NRLA event website listings, encouraging members / non-members to book spaces at events.
- Provide accurate reporting on KPIs identified for events, contributing to post-event reports.
- Be part of a team that supports regional administrators to have ownership for a small portfolio of geographically focused networks and events.
General
- Maintain a strong understanding of the NRLA’s Event Strategy and how external factors are affecting delivery on the ground.
- Collaborate with the regional events team on projects, sharing information and supporting where required.
- Provide regular financial and event data for reporting purpose
- Assist at and attend all events as necessary, UK wide
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge and Experience
- Able to demonstrate understanding or experience of event management in business environment.
- Able to demonstrate experience of supporting and delivering complex events.
- Working knowledge and application of using CRM or Customer Service Systems.
- Experience of managing expenditure and negotiation.
- IT literate with strong knowledge of MS Office packages.
Additional Role Specific Requirements
- Excellent communication, persuasion, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Strong written skills
- Be agile and able to prioritize changing priorities
- Excellent rapport building skills
- Self-motivated, solution-focused, resilient with a positive attitude
- Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills
- Strong team player and ability to work with departments across the business both in person and remotely
- Excellent IT skills
- An entrepreneurial individual with flair, creativity, and tenacity
- A sense of humour to counter the inevitable stress of high-profile events
- Regular travel to Manchester and London and other regions in the UK may be required
- Valid, clean driver license with access to a car if required
This role will close at 12pm on 8th October 2024. However, we may close it earlier if we have sufficient applicants