Head of Events – Women in Tech (UK)
Location: London
Commitment: Flexible
Role Type: Volunteer
About Us
Women in Tech is a growing community dedicated to empowering and supporting women in the technology industry. Through networking, mentorship, and inspiring events, we provide opportunities for women to connect, learn, and thrive in tech.
As we continue to expand across the UK, we are looking for a strategic, results-driven Head of Events to help scale our impact and reach.
About the Role
As Head of Events, you will be responsible for shaping our UK-wide events strategy and overseeing the planning, execution and success of both in-person and virtual events. From networking breakfasts and panel discussions to large-scale summits and community workshops, you’ll lead the way in curating experiences that drive connection, learning, and visibility for women in tech.
This role is ideal for someone with a passion for creating purposeful events, strong organisational skills, and a desire to lead with impact.
Strategy & Planning
- Develop and lead a UK-wide events strategy aligned with our mission and growth goals
- Maintain and manage a central calendar of events, ensuring a mix of national and local activity
- Collaborate with team leads to support regional and thematic events
Programme Development
- Curate event formats, themes and speaker line-ups to reflect our values and community needs
- Source and secure speakers, facilitators, and industry experts
- Ensure all events are inclusive, accessible, and mission-driven
Partnerships & Visibility
- Collaborate with the partnerships team to deliver co-branded and sponsored events
- Represent Women in Tech UK at external events and opportunities
- Build relationships with venues, industry contacts, and collaborators
- Proven experience leading events (in-person and virtual)
- Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
- Passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces
- Comfortable using tools like Eventbrite, Trello, Google Workspace, and virtual platforms
- Collaborative mindset with an eye for detail and a calm approach under pressure
- WIT UK is a volunteer role. Average commitment is 4-6hrs / week.
- As the Head of Events, you will also be expected to attend the majority of London-based events to participate and organise set-up and execution alongside other members of the WiT team.
- Lead and shape the national events strategy for a growing non-profit
- Build your professional network across tech, events and partnerships
- Showcase your leadership and delivery skills across high-impact events
- Be part of a passionate and inspiring team creating real change in the tech industry
- Collaboration with a passionate and inspiring team
- Access to an expanding network of professionals, partners, and changemakers in tech
- The chance to shape how Women in Tech UK shows up in the world — and make your mark on the future of inclusion in tech