At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day, and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact.
We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group – a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across the USA (Michigan and Illinois) and Europe, including Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus and Italy.
While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.
We’ll talk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now – let’s talk about the role and who we’re looking for…
ABOUT THE ALLWYN UK COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS TEAM:
The Allwyn UK Communications and events team's mission is two-fold: to promote and protect the reputation
of Allwyn UK as the custodian of The National Lottery, and to create excitement and a positive landscape for
The National Lottery to flourish.
We champion, (through our people, purpose, products and experiences), The National Lottery's impact on
the UK more broadly and its ability to change lives every day. Whether we are driving great news stories,
delivering high-impact campaigns, creating memorable events or getting ahead of issues and risks, we are a
passionate, proactive and high-performing team that's always on.
To join our team, we need more than simply impeccable skills, we are looking for communications and events
experts that match our values, creativity and mindset: a strong belief in the power of data to make better
informed decisions; great content creators and storytellers who put an audience-first view at the heart of everything we do; and
a creative and agile approach to impactful, integrated communications and experiences.
A bit about the role
Reporting to the Senior Event Manager, responsible for delivery of high-profile corporate and stakeholder events across the business. Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure events and projects meet business objectives and support strategic priorities. whilst ensuring that corporate events, stakeholder engagements, and industry conferences are aligned with the organisation’s reputation and visibility while supporting broader corporate affairs initiatives
What you’ll be doing
Event Delivery and Project Management:
- Planning, development and execution to a high standard of a diverse portfolio of events including conferences, corporate dinners, comms campaigns, games launches, promotions and trade exhibitions.
- Manage end-to-end delivery, including venue research, creative and branding, budgets, logistics, guest management, on-site execution and post-event evaluation.
- Oversee supplier and vendor relationships, including agencies, venues, production teams, and catering
- Working with the team the to manage event admin including delegate lists, invites, communications, accommodation, subsistence, entertainment and travel
- Ensure brand consistency across all event materials, signage, and digital assets
Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the business
- Provide regular updates to the Senior Event Manager and ensure alignment throughout the event lifecycle
Operational Excellence:
Working with the Senior Event Manager to:
- Design and deliver standout corporate events and projects
- Manage event budgets and supplier relationships
- Ensure highest standards of event delivery
- Running live events and projects to a high standard
- Maintain strong attention to detail across all aspects of delivery
Onsite Delivery:
- Manage suppliers on-site for build, set up and strike
- Ensure smooth running of events
- Event documentation and briefings to suppliers and event support
- Support with registration where required
- Action ad hoc requests to support the onsite delivery to the highest standard
What experience we’re looking for
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Proven experience working cross-functionally to deliver complex projects with multiple deliverables
- Proactive, with good interpersonal, organisation skills
- Ability to work across different levels of the organisation with strong stakeholder management skills
- Creative mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality experiences
- A keen interest in event production and the ability to understand technical planning
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent time management skills with self-motivation and drive, has a can-do attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Flawless attention to detail
- Flexible approach to work – due to the nature of the role, it will involve some evenings, occasional weekend work to deliver specific events
- Calm under pressure
- Understanding of professional environments
- Good understanding of different virtual meeting/event platforms
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
- Plan and deliver standout corporate events and projects
- Work with the Senior Event Manager to create engaging experience for key stakeholders
- Events are well-organized, well-executed and memorable for all attendees
- Deliver events with-in budget
- Ensure we align with Allwyn’s social values
About us
At Allwyn, we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly, championing its positive impact on people, places, and the planet.
Innovation - We pride ourselves on it! We’re constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to market to enjoy which is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.
- Giving back – Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license.
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Sustainability – Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and energy. We’ve already transitioned to renewable energy providers, made our London and Watford offices zero gas, and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission vehicles. In addition, we’re working with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date.
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Empowering every voice – We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good causes. Our diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive – whether people play a game in a store or online, because when everyone can play, everyone wins..
An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre
At Allwyn, inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleagues and their families at every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging, we create a workplace where everyone feels valued, rewarded, and empowered to succeed. Our people are more than colleagues - they’re winners, driving positive change and making a real difference in communities.
Benefits
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Company Bonus Scheme
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Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
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26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
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Single Private Health Cover
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Complimentary Private Medical
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Income Protection
- Flexible Benefits – EV Scheme, Money Coach, Will Writing, Mortgage Advice, Dental and Eye Care Schemes.
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Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption)
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Wellness Allowance £500
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Discounted Health Assessments
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Volunteering Days
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Matched Funding
We are a Disability Confident Leader which means we’ve taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.
If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help.
