Help Shape NCFA UK Events

The NCFA UK Vice President of Events leads the planning and delivery of events across the National Cyber & Forensics Alliance UK Chapter.

This is an opportunity to organise conferences, workshops, webinars, competitions and networking events while gaining valuable leadership and project management experience as part of the NCFA UK Chapter Leadership Team.

About the Role

The Vice President of Events leads the planning and coordination of events across the UK chapter, ensuring activities are delivered successfully and provide value to members and partners.

Working closely with the President, other Vice Presidents, Senior Regional Ambassadors and Ambassadors, you will coordinate event delivery, manage timelines and help turn ideas into successful activities.

This is not a title-only position.

You are not expected to organise every detail yourself. Instead, your role is to coordinate volunteers, delegate responsibilities appropriately, monitor progress and ensure events are delivered to a high standard.

This role requires regular involvement throughout the elected term, with increased commitment during the planning and delivery of major events.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are open to current students and alumni who are NCFA members and are able to commit consistently throughout the full elected term.

Applicants with previous experience as an:

NCFA Ambassador
Events Ambassador
Talks Ambassador

are encouraged to apply.

Equivalent experience organising university society events, community initiatives or professional events will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

As NCFA UK Vice President of Events you will:

Develop and maintain the NCFA UK events calendar.
Turn event ideas into clear and realistic delivery plans.
Coordinate Ambassadors and volunteers supporting each event.
Assign responsibilities and follow up on agreed actions.
Organise conferences, workshops, webinars, competitions and networking activities.
Communicate with speakers, university societies, venues and external organisations.
Work with the Vice President of Social Media to promote events effectively.
Work with the Vice President of Wellbeing and Safeguarding to support safe and accessible events.
Produce schedules, briefings and supporting information for event teams.
Monitor registrations and engagement where appropriate.
Support the delivery of live events.
Gather feedback and identify improvements for future activities.
Provide regular progress updates to the President and wider leadership team.

What You’ll Gain

Serving as NCFA UK Vice President of Events provides valuable leadership and professional development opportunities, including:

Practical experience planning and delivering real events.
Leadership experience coordinating volunteers and project teams.
Experience managing deadlines, logistics and external stakeholders.
Opportunities to work with speakers, universities and industry partners.
Strong examples for job applications, interviews and professional portfolios.
Experience managing projects from an initial idea through to completion.
Greater confidence communicating with different organisations and audiences.
The opportunity to influence the events delivered by the NCFA UK Chapter.
Ongoing mentoring and support from the President and NCFA Global Executive Team.

Essential Skills

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Strong organisational and time management skills.
Reliability and the ability to meet agreed deadlines.
Clear written and verbal communication.
Confidence delegating work and following up on progress.
Ability to work effectively with different teams and personalities.
Calmness and adaptability when plans change.
Willingness to complete planning and administrative work behind the scenes.
Ability to commit additional time during the lead-up to major events.

Desirable Experience

The following experience is advantageous but not essential:

Previous experience organising events or projects.
Experience within the NCFA Events or Talks pathways.
Experience working within a university society.
Confidence communicating with speakers or external organisations.
Experience using registration, ticketing or project management platforms.
Awareness of event accessibility and risk management.
Experience supporting cyber security workshops, CTFs or conferences.

Commitment

Position Type: Volunteer
Location: United Kingdom (Remote with occasional in-person events)
Term: Full elected term
Reports To: NCFA UK President

Ready to Help Deliver NCFA UK Events?

If you’re passionate about organising engaging events, supporting the cyber security community and creating opportunities for students and professionals across the United Kingdom, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply for this Position

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.