Senior Events Administrator

About Us
The Textile Institute is a leading institution dedicated to advancing the textile industry through education, research, and innovation. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Senior Events Administrator to join our team and support the planning, coordination, and delivery of events and activities across the organisation.

The Textile Institute is the professional body for people and organisations working in the textile, clothing and footwear associated industries worldwide. For more than 116 years, the Institute has been bringing together professionals from all over the world for the exchange of ideas, and a social community promoting friendship among members. It is an international organisation governed by a Council representing members globally.

The Textile Institute is run democratically by and for its members all over the world by, the Trustees of the Institute, and representatives from Sections, Special Interest Groups, and internal Standing Committees.

As a registered Charity with a Royal Charter the role of the Institute is to advance the general interests of the textile industry worldwide, more particularly in relation to the acquisition and application of knowledge for the benefit of mankind.

The role will be based at the Institute’s international headquarters (TIIHQ) in the city centre of Manchester.

About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and organised Senior Events Administrator to support the planning, administration, coordination, and successful delivery of a diverse programme of events across The Textile Institute.

Working closely with colleagues, committees, partners, and suppliers, you will coordinate events from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around two to three years’ experience in event administration/coordination who is looking to develop their career within an international membership organisation.

Working as part of a small and supportive team, your role will be to lead the planning, administration and coordination of events aligned to the Institutes strategic plan, working closely with the Office Manager to ensure cost effectiveness of the events portfolio, including but not limited to the AGM, Awards Presentation, Conferences, Exhibitions, Parliamentary Lunch, Seminars, The Textile Institute World Conference, Short Courses, Tradeshows, and other events delivered by or in partnership with The Textile Institute.

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Key Information
Salary:  £23,133 to £26,000 per annum (full time equivalent), pro rata
Actual Salary:  £13,900 to £15,600 per annum
Location:  Manchester.  UK
Contract Type:  Permanent – Part time
Hours:  21 hours per week (3 days per week – Hybrid working – two days office-based and one day working from home, subject to rota and business needs).

Closing Date:  11 September 2026

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to dcorbett@textileinst.org.uk, outlining your relevant experience, skills and interest in the role.