College of Social Sciences Events Manager

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are delighted to rank in the top 100 of universities worldwide in both the Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings. We are also delighted to ranked number 13 in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

As an Events Manager you will lead an exciting range of strategic engagement events for the College of Social Sciences (CoSS).

Working within the Engagement & Impact Team and supported by an Events Support Administrator, the role will be responsible for planning and delivering a strategic programme of events that advance the delivery of the College’s Research & Knowledge Exchange Strategy.

This will encompass the management of high-profile online and in-person events, connecting researchers with stakeholders, working across the wide range of social science disciplines, and combining a vibrant public-facing and inclusive programme of activities. These activities will enhance the College’s reputation locally, nationally and internationally and strengthen relationships with key partners.

On a day-to-day basis, the role will oversee the creative development, communication, timetabling and delivery plans for CoSS events, managing budgets and logistics, and liaising with colleagues from across the University to deliver a professional events experience. The role will also lead the development and implementation of robust evaluation that will feed into the process of capturing and measuring engagement and impact.

Closing Date: 24 May 2024

It is the University of Glasgow’s mission to foster an inclusive climate, which ensures equality in our working, learning, research and teaching environment.

We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN , including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.

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