Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
The opportunity to help organise one of the world s biggest global health events in 2028. Job title: ICTMM Events Manager Reports to : CEO Hours of work : Part time initially, moving to Full-time Salary : £35,000 - £40,000 per annum FTE, subject to experience Job type : Fixed term contract to end September 2028 Location: London Office + Travel Job summary The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) is a charity that supports members who work in, or are interested in, tropical medicine and global health. In September 2028 it is hosting the International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria (ICTMM) on behalf of the International Federation for Tropical Medicine (IFTM), in Liverpool, UK. ICTMM 2028 expects to receive over 1,500 attendees, hopefully with over 40% coming from outside of Europe. It is an educational meeting with a high proportion of the content driven by abstracts. The event is being delivered by RSTMH with the support of a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO). The ICTMM Events Manager has responsibility for coordinating the development and delivery of ICTMM 2028 at RSTMH, working with the RSTMH team, the PCO, the event venue ACC Liverpool, IFTM, and other suppliers. The individual would be based at RSTMH where the role would start on a part-time basis and move to be full-time 17 months before the event. The role requires an able self-starter who understands the logistics and considerations of running a scientific, abstract-driven event of 1,500+ attendees, of working with a PCO and of educational events attended by a high number of international guests. There will be some travel to Liverpool and the role would require some overnight stays there before and during the event. The candidate needs to have excellent event and project management skills, communication and relationship building skills, and be organised and flexible with a great attention to detail. They should be as comfortable developing an events strategy as answering queries about tickets sales and negotiating sponsorship. Alongside delivering the ICTMM meeting there are opportunities for partners to deliver events at the same venue, which are also the responsibility of the events manager. The role will start as three days per week and then move to be full time as we approach the event. The current expected timings are: 1 April 2026 to 31 March hours/3 days per week 1 April 2027 to 30 September hours/ 5 days per week Up to 1 April 2027 the role will be office-based in our London (Bloomsbury) offices, although there is flexibility to set your own days between Tuesday to Fridays (working hours must include our core times of 10am 4pm). The role may also require work in the evenings or weekends and potential time staying in Liverpool. Main responsibilities Develop a comprehensive project plan for all aspects of ICTMM 2028, working with the PCO, and be responsible for ensuring all stakeholders meet deadlines leading up to the event Coordinate stakeholders working on ICTMM 2028, ensuring all are up to date with progress and relations run smoothly including RSTMH, PCO, conference venue, IFTM, ICTMM Strategic, Sponsorship and Scientific Committees and other third parties Work with RSTMH CEO to recruit Scientific Committee Chairs and members, develop a long list of partners and sponsors for funding and support, and develop legal agreements for these Develop and disseminate accurate and timely content about ICTMM through a dedicated website, a dedicated newsletter and other marketing materials, which is high quality and accessible Work with the RSTMH CEO and PCO to deliver sponsorship and other financial support for the event Help coordinate meetings of the ICTMM Committees where needed Assist the PCO with activities to maximise attendance to the event Help organise travel and accommodation, plus assist with visas for speakers and sponsored attendees Oversight and responsibility for the budget and re-forecasting of income and expenditure for the event Work with the PCO on the logistics of the event management e.g., exhibition space and registration Assist RSTMH and the Scientific Committee to secure plenary speakers, assisting with logistics Establish and manage a system to monitor and evaluate progress towards ICTMM 2028 Manage all ICTMM event enquiries that come through to RSTMH and forward to the relevant team Develop systems and processes to ensure we capture all data from ICTMM into our CRM Person specification Strong event and project management and organisational skills Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach and mind-set Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Experience working on long-lead times for large events, with involvement in all aspects of the event planning process Brilliant time management and task prioritisation skills Meticulous attention to detail Good writing skills and ability to produce creative content Relationship building skills, being able to inspire others and bring them with you Professional and articulate Experienced team player able to fit in and work with other team members Interest in tropical medicine and international health At least 3 years proven track record of managing and delivering successful national and, ideally, international events, measured in terms of attendance, budgets, and achieving sponsorship Understanding or experience in coordinating events of the scale and diversity of ICTMM 2028 Experience working with PCOs, Committees, and ideally Board members and high-profile speakers Numerate with experience of budget management including forecasting and financial monitoring Experience of working with a CRM system, running reports and analysing data as needed Willingness to work unsocial hours, and to travel outside of London, with reasonable notice The deadline for this role is 5pm GMT 4th March. N.B. We will be interviewing candidates as applications are received and so may close the application process early. Please do apply as soon as possible. Please click the apply button and send us your cv and a supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words (where it asks for your cover message or covering letter) which lays out clearly how your experience matches the key responsibilities and person specification. lease also include a statement to confirm if you are able to work in the UK without a visa. N.B. Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered. No agencies please.
The opportunity to help organise one of the world s biggest global health events in 2028. Job title: ICTMM Events Manager Reports to : CEO Hours of work : Part time initially, moving to Full-time Salary : £35,000 - £40,000 per annum FTE, subject to experience Job type : Fixed term contract to end September 2028 Location: London Office + Travel Job summary The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (RSTMH) is a charity that supports members who work in, or are interested in, tropical medicine and global health. In September 2028 it is hosting the International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria (ICTMM) on behalf of the International Federation for Tropical Medicine (IFTM), in Liverpool, UK. ICTMM 2028 expects to receive over 1,500 attendees, hopefully with over 40% coming from outside of Europe. It is an educational meeting with a high proportion of the content driven by abstracts. The event is being delivered by RSTMH with the support of a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO). The ICTMM Events Manager has responsibility for coordinating the development and delivery of ICTMM 2028 at RSTMH, working with the RSTMH team, the PCO, the event venue ACC Liverpool, IFTM, and other suppliers. The individual would be based at RSTMH where the role would start on a part-time basis and move to be full-time 17 months before the event. The role requires an able self-starter who understands the logistics and considerations of running a scientific, abstract-driven event of 1,500+ attendees, of working with a PCO and of educational events attended by a high number of international guests. There will be some travel to Liverpool and the role would require some overnight stays there before and during the event. The candidate needs to have excellent event and project management skills, communication and relationship building skills, and be organised and flexible with a great attention to detail. They should be as comfortable developing an events strategy as answering queries about tickets sales and negotiating sponsorship. Alongside delivering the ICTMM meeting there are opportunities for partners to deliver events at the same venue, which are also the responsibility of the events manager. The role will start as three days per week and then move to be full time as we approach the event. The current expected timings are: 1 April 2026 to 31 March hours/3 days per week 1 April 2027 to 30 September hours/ 5 days per week Up to 1 April 2027 the role will be office-based in our London (Bloomsbury) offices, although there is flexibility to set your own days between Tuesday to Fridays (working hours must include our core times of 10am 4pm). The role may also require work in the evenings or weekends and potential time staying in Liverpool. Main responsibilities Develop a comprehensive project plan for all aspects of ICTMM 2028, working with the PCO, and be responsible for ensuring all stakeholders meet deadlines leading up to the event Coordinate stakeholders working on ICTMM 2028, ensuring all are up to date with progress and relations run smoothly including RSTMH, PCO, conference venue, IFTM, ICTMM Strategic, Sponsorship and Scientific Committees and other third parties Work with RSTMH CEO to recruit Scientific Committee Chairs and members, develop a long list of partners and sponsors for funding and support, and develop legal agreements for these Develop and disseminate accurate and timely content about ICTMM through a dedicated website, a dedicated newsletter and other marketing materials, which is high quality and accessible Work with the RSTMH CEO and PCO to deliver sponsorship and other financial support for the event Help coordinate meetings of the ICTMM Committees where needed Assist the PCO with activities to maximise attendance to the event Help organise travel and accommodation, plus assist with visas for speakers and sponsored attendees Oversight and responsibility for the budget and re-forecasting of income and expenditure for the event Work with the PCO on the logistics of the event management e.g., exhibition space and registration Assist RSTMH and the Scientific Committee to secure plenary speakers, assisting with logistics Establish and manage a system to monitor and evaluate progress towards ICTMM 2028 Manage all ICTMM event enquiries that come through to RSTMH and forward to the relevant team Develop systems and processes to ensure we capture all data from ICTMM into our CRM Person specification Strong event and project management and organisational skills Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach and mind-set Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Experience working on long-lead times for large events, with involvement in all aspects of the event planning process Brilliant time management and task prioritisation skills Meticulous attention to detail Good writing skills and ability to produce creative content Relationship building skills, being able to inspire others and bring them with you Professional and articulate Experienced team player able to fit in and work with other team members Interest in tropical medicine and international health At least 3 years proven track record of managing and delivering successful national and, ideally, international events, measured in terms of attendance, budgets, and achieving sponsorship Understanding or experience in coordinating events of the scale and diversity of ICTMM 2028 Experience working with PCOs, Committees, and ideally Board members and high-profile speakers Numerate with experience of budget management including forecasting and financial monitoring Experience of working with a CRM system, running reports and analysing data as needed Willingness to work unsocial hours, and to travel outside of London, with reasonable notice The deadline for this role is 5pm GMT 4th March. N.B. We will be interviewing candidates as applications are received and so may close the application process early. Please do apply as soon as possible. Please click the apply button and send us your cv and a supporting statement of no more than 1,000 words (where it asks for your cover message or covering letter) which lays out clearly how your experience matches the key responsibilities and person specification. lease also include a statement to confirm if you are able to work in the UK without a visa. N.B. Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered. No agencies please.
Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Job title: Communications Manager Reports to : Senior Manager, Team and Operations, RSTMH Hours of work : Full time (this role is office based located near Russell Square and Chancery Lane, London) Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience Job type : Permanent We are looking for a permanent and full-time member of staff to help develop and communicate RSTMH s role within tropical medicine and global health. We need a passionate and creative communicator who can play a key role in meeting our communications objectives. This role is office-based in central London, with the option to work from home on Mondays. RSTMH is a membership society formed in 1907, with around 1,800 members and Fellows in over 100 countries. We work to improve tropical medicine and global health by enabling and promoting research, sharing knowledge and convening networks through our members and Fellows and beyond. The Communications Manager will have the opportunity to develop and enhance RSTMH s reputation as a credible and trusted voice in tropical medicine and global health. This is a wide-ranging and exciting role. You will lead on implementing the organisation s communications strategy, working with the leadership team to ensure it meets the aims of the wider RSTMH strategy. You ll maintain and further develop the website and social media platforms, build links with media contacts, and source, commission and develop content. You ll manage relationships with key suppliers, including website developers, strategic partners, digital media and creative agencies. You ll also be responsible for delivering RSTMH s newsletters to our members and Fellows, and global network of supporters. We re looking for someone ambitious and solutions-focused with a passion for communications to deliver creative and innovative content, and establish analytical systems to monitor our progress. THE ROLE Implement RSTMH s communications strategy, in line with the wider organisational goals developing short- and long-term strategic plans Develop communication plans for all areas of RSTMH, working with department managers to execute Full ownership of the website, including content updating and monitoring for consistency and currency, managing any development work and integration with other systems Manage social media channels for RSTMH, and develop strategies to engage wider networks Accountable for our joint venture website, grow: including developing a strategy for updating and maintaining the listings and income generation through advertising and/or sponsored posts Commission, source, write, edit and proofread engaging and relevant content for the website and social media channels, providing editorial support as required and building a network of expert contributors Track engagement across media channels and email marketing, and produce monthly reports for leadership team showing activity Ensure RSTMH s brand and editorial guidelines are maintained in all of the Society s work, including all communications by the team Full responsibility for fortnightly newsletters for RSTMH members and Fellows, and monthly newsletters for non-members with strategies to convert non-members Create and maintain Society level communications calendar Monitor developments in global health and tropical medicine, especially in order to inform policy work with our Policy and Advocacy Committee Establish a network of media contacts for the Society to promote its work, signpost experts, and raise its own profile Represent RSTMH externally with key partners, at relevant conferences and industry events Support on income-generating activities across RSTMH, particularly new memberships, conversions, journal promotion and event marketing Establish and maintain systems to report and evaluate RSTMH s digital platforms and activities Support key RSTMH spokespeople, including the Chief Executive, with media briefings, press releases and key messaging Fully manage the communications budget Responsibility for promotional materials including flyers, event signage, merchandise and handouts Working across all aspects of RSTMH communications PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential experience 5 years experience within a digital communication role 3 years experience developing and maintaining websites and social media for a campaign, cause or organisation Proven experience working in an editorial capacity, developing compelling copy for online audiences, with a varied portfolio of written work Experience of digital content creation, commissioning and management Proficiency in HTML newsletter creation, working to tight deadlines, collaborating with other departments, and using mail clients Experience of managing suppliers, partners and contributors Familiarity with design software for creating digital assets, such as Canva Knowledge of CRM databases Experience with digital advertising and promoted social media posts, analysing trends, reviewing efficacy, and adjusting campaigns in real time An understanding of the academic and research communities Personal attributes Self-starter, able to work proactively and intuitively Work to varying timelines and prioritise own workload accordingly Passion for tropical medicine and global health Good team player, with an understanding of the challenges of working in a small team Resilience under pressure Flexibility to work outside of office hours, and to travel within the UK and beyond, as required Ability to communicate with a range of people of different levels, disciplines and backgrounds Desirable Knowledge of Mosaico and SparkPost for building HTML emails Experience running websites on Drupal 10 Some experience using CiviCRM Existing network of experts in the tropical medicine and global health space The deadline for this role is 5pm GMT 4th March. Please click the apply button and send your CV and a supporting statement of up to 1,000 words (where it asks for your cover message or covering letter) to include how your experience matches the duties and skills for the role, it will be sent automatically to us. N.B. Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered. No agencies please.
Job title: Communications Manager Reports to : Senior Manager, Team and Operations, RSTMH Hours of work : Full time (this role is office based located near Russell Square and Chancery Lane, London) Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience Job type : Permanent We are looking for a permanent and full-time member of staff to help develop and communicate RSTMH s role within tropical medicine and global health. We need a passionate and creative communicator who can play a key role in meeting our communications objectives. This role is office-based in central London, with the option to work from home on Mondays. RSTMH is a membership society formed in 1907, with around 1,800 members and Fellows in over 100 countries. We work to improve tropical medicine and global health by enabling and promoting research, sharing knowledge and convening networks through our members and Fellows and beyond. The Communications Manager will have the opportunity to develop and enhance RSTMH s reputation as a credible and trusted voice in tropical medicine and global health. This is a wide-ranging and exciting role. You will lead on implementing the organisation s communications strategy, working with the leadership team to ensure it meets the aims of the wider RSTMH strategy. You ll maintain and further develop the website and social media platforms, build links with media contacts, and source, commission and develop content. You ll manage relationships with key suppliers, including website developers, strategic partners, digital media and creative agencies. You ll also be responsible for delivering RSTMH s newsletters to our members and Fellows, and global network of supporters. We re looking for someone ambitious and solutions-focused with a passion for communications to deliver creative and innovative content, and establish analytical systems to monitor our progress. THE ROLE Implement RSTMH s communications strategy, in line with the wider organisational goals developing short- and long-term strategic plans Develop communication plans for all areas of RSTMH, working with department managers to execute Full ownership of the website, including content updating and monitoring for consistency and currency, managing any development work and integration with other systems Manage social media channels for RSTMH, and develop strategies to engage wider networks Accountable for our joint venture website, grow: including developing a strategy for updating and maintaining the listings and income generation through advertising and/or sponsored posts Commission, source, write, edit and proofread engaging and relevant content for the website and social media channels, providing editorial support as required and building a network of expert contributors Track engagement across media channels and email marketing, and produce monthly reports for leadership team showing activity Ensure RSTMH s brand and editorial guidelines are maintained in all of the Society s work, including all communications by the team Full responsibility for fortnightly newsletters for RSTMH members and Fellows, and monthly newsletters for non-members with strategies to convert non-members Create and maintain Society level communications calendar Monitor developments in global health and tropical medicine, especially in order to inform policy work with our Policy and Advocacy Committee Establish a network of media contacts for the Society to promote its work, signpost experts, and raise its own profile Represent RSTMH externally with key partners, at relevant conferences and industry events Support on income-generating activities across RSTMH, particularly new memberships, conversions, journal promotion and event marketing Establish and maintain systems to report and evaluate RSTMH s digital platforms and activities Support key RSTMH spokespeople, including the Chief Executive, with media briefings, press releases and key messaging Fully manage the communications budget Responsibility for promotional materials including flyers, event signage, merchandise and handouts Working across all aspects of RSTMH communications PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential experience 5 years experience within a digital communication role 3 years experience developing and maintaining websites and social media for a campaign, cause or organisation Proven experience working in an editorial capacity, developing compelling copy for online audiences, with a varied portfolio of written work Experience of digital content creation, commissioning and management Proficiency in HTML newsletter creation, working to tight deadlines, collaborating with other departments, and using mail clients Experience of managing suppliers, partners and contributors Familiarity with design software for creating digital assets, such as Canva Knowledge of CRM databases Experience with digital advertising and promoted social media posts, analysing trends, reviewing efficacy, and adjusting campaigns in real time An understanding of the academic and research communities Personal attributes Self-starter, able to work proactively and intuitively Work to varying timelines and prioritise own workload accordingly Passion for tropical medicine and global health Good team player, with an understanding of the challenges of working in a small team Resilience under pressure Flexibility to work outside of office hours, and to travel within the UK and beyond, as required Ability to communicate with a range of people of different levels, disciplines and backgrounds Desirable Knowledge of Mosaico and SparkPost for building HTML emails Experience running websites on Drupal 10 Some experience using CiviCRM Existing network of experts in the tropical medicine and global health space The deadline for this role is 5pm GMT 4th March. Please click the apply button and send your CV and a supporting statement of up to 1,000 words (where it asks for your cover message or covering letter) to include how your experience matches the duties and skills for the role, it will be sent automatically to us. N.B. Applications submitted without a supporting statement may not be considered. No agencies please.
