Harriet Wadsworth

Outline

Plan and deliver high-profile ICC UK events on behalf of the International Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest business organization. Responsible for ~10 annual events, plus additional ad-hoc engagements, including international and mid-size conferences, seminars, masterclasses, networking receptions, and senior-level roundtables, dinners, and breakfasts, delivered in-person and virtually for global banks, corporates, and law firms, supporting ICC’s UK and global priorities in arbitration & ADR, trade, investment, trade finance, digitalisation, and sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end event lifecycle, including briefing, project planning, budgeting, venue and supplier sourcing, AV/production, on-site delivery, delegate management, and post-event evaluation.
• Project manage multiple events of varying scale and format, maintaining ICC brand standards and exceptional delegate experience,
• Coordinate ICC UK’s participation in third-party events.
• Collaborate with and advise senior stakeholders on event design and execution to enhance alignment to business objectives, policy priorities, and client/member relationship management goals.
• Manage sponsorship partnerships and suppliers, negotiating and securing contracts, then ensuring adherence to brand guidelines, contractual obligations and compliance requirements.
• Oversee event budgets and financial processes, working closely with finance teams to reconcile attendee revenue, sponsorship income and supplier invoices.
• Manage event promotion and delegate communications, including invitations, registration pages, CRM email campaigns, website updates and social media, working closely with in-house graphic designer on marketing assets.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across events, membership and leadership teams, analysing attendee data and engagement metrics to develop targeted engagement plans, maximise networking outcomes, strengthen client and member relationships, and inform post-event insights, reporting and future business development opportunities.

Outline

Planned and delivered UK100’s flagship events and leadership programmes for senior local government leaders, supporting collaboration on climate leadership and net zero delivery. Worked cross-sector with political stakeholders, funders and partners to deliver high-quality engagement and measurable outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Led end-to-end planning and delivery of UK100’s owned events and programmes, including multi-day residential training programme.
• Delivered events across in-person, hybrid and virtual formats, managing venues, logistics, AV/broadcast production and on-site delivery.
• Coordinated UK100’s involvement in third-party events, including annual political party conferences and COP26, managing senior stakeholder participation, speaker engagement and organisational representation.
• Managed event and programme budgets (up to £150k), overseeing financial planning, reporting, cost control, and collaborated with BDM to identify and secure additional funding.
• Built and managed supplier and partner relationships, negotiating contracts, overseeing delivery.
• Line-managed events assistant and contract-managed consultants, ensuring clear briefing, coordination and quality control.
• Oversaw event communications and delegate journeys in collaboration with Communications teams, complying with brand guidelines.
• Produced detailed evaluation reports demonstrating outcomes, alignment with objectives and ROI for partners and funders, supporting funding bids, grant reporting and programme evaluation.
• Executed assigned duties responsibly thus meeting departmental expectations consistently.

• Provided high-level executive support to CEO, managing complex diaries, preparing meeting briefings, capturing actions and ensuring timely follow-up with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Supported Board and governance processes, coordinating papers, managing confidential information and ensuring accurate, professional communications.

Outline
Supported the UK & Ireland marketing team to drive brand growth and audience engagement through events and campaigns for a regulated global telehealth dentistry business, contributing to the growth of 12 new shop locations.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinated campaign branding across brochures, posters, point-of-sale materials, and digital assets to enhance visibility across multiple channels.
• Managed procurement of event marketing materials, maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with budgets and company policies.
• Ensured marketing activities adhered to regulatory and corporate compliance standards, working closely with internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and maintain brand integrity.