External Relations & Affiliations
Guests, judges, collaborators and the networks around our work.
Department overview
The External Relations & Affiliations department builds and manages LES’s relationships with industry professionals, judges, speakers, guests and partner organisations. It represents LES externally, creates valuable networking opportunities and works to provide a professional experience for every external stakeholder.
Key responsibilities for incoming managers
- Coordinate with judges, speakers and guests from initial outreach to post-event follow-up.
- Build relationships with industry professionals through professional communication and event coordination.
- Reach out to high-profile guests and represent LES when communicating with celebrities and their teams.
- Develop and maintain affiliations with organisations and external partners.
- Conduct professional outreach through email, LinkedIn, cold calls and follow-ups.
- Manage the guest experience and resolve real-time challenges during events.
Skills developed
- Professional communication, email etiquette and stakeholder management
- Networking and long-term relationship building
- Confidence when interacting with senior professionals and industry leaders
- Career awareness through exposure to different industries and professionals
- Adaptability and professional representation under pressure
External Relations & Affiliations, 2025–26
Departmental Executive Council 2026–27
