Women in Business, Opportunities, Women in Business

Apply to Join the Women in Business Board as Events Coordinator

Join the Laidlaw Women in Business Board to inspire, uplift and support the community!
Hannah Watton Apr 13, 2026

Women in Business Board Mission  

We aim to empower current scholars and alumni to achieve their full potential in their careers and in their lives. We do this by fostering connections between Laidlaw Foundation Women in Business Scholars and providing support to encourage, enable and facilitate their active involvement in business during their studies and post MBA.​ 

Our vision is to build a strong Woman in Business sisterhood which uplifts, inspires and supports each other as we work together to elevate women into leadership positions, regardless of their socioeconomic status. We aim to blaze a path forward for young women and girls who aspire to lead.​ 

Role and Description:  Event Coordinator 

Number of seats available: 1  

Location requirement: Applicants must be based in Europe 

The Event Coordinator will play a key role in supporting and enhancing Women in Business programming. This includes:

  • Providing feedback on flagship events such as Elevate and other Foundation initiatives
  • Overseeing the organisation and logistics of events, particularly inter-university networking events and the speaker series
  • Identifying and supporting scholars who are interested in organising their own events
  • Collaborating closely with other board members and teams to deliver engaging and impactful experiences

Please note: There is no dedicated budget for this role. The focus is on enhancing existing events and enabling smaller, community-led initiatives that foster connection among scholars and alumni.

Suggested Board Activities

Inter-University Networking Events

Two major events per year, aimed at connecting Women in Business scholars from all universities. These can be virtual networking sessions, discussions with women business leaders, or panels on career progression. 

Speaker Series and Webinars

A bi-annual webinar featuring inspirational women in business and leadership to provide guidance, insights, and networking opportunities for scholars. 

Commitment 

  • Term: 1 year.  
  • Start Date: May 1, 2026 

Meetings (Virtual):

  • Monthly (1 hour)
  • Scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month, 3:00–4:00 PM (BST)

Time Commitment:

  • Approximately 10-12 hours per quarter, including meetings and responsibilities related to events. 

Expectations 

  • Attend at least 75% of meetings (minimum 8 out of 12 annually)
  • Communicate any absences in advance to the Secretary
  • Missing four meetings may result in stepping down, unless under exceptional circumstances
  • Achieve approximately 70% of agreed KPIs over the year

Eligibility

  • Current Laidlaw Women in Business Scholars or alumna
  • Based in Europe
  • Available to attend the Elevate Women’s Event on Saturday, 7 November 2026 (travel and accommodation covered by the Foundation)

How to Apply 

Please complete this Microsoft Form:

Apply Now 

Deadline: Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 23:59 BST  

Applicants will be contacted within two weeks of the deadline.

If you have any questions, please contact Hannah at hannah.watton@laidlawfoundation.com