Engagement Officer

Our Mission  

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.

The role  

This role will be a lead contact for the implementation of a recruitment and engagement strategy for the Coventry University Group’s pioneering new Student Experience Programme, Phoenix+ 

This programme relies on engagement with several stakeholder groups, notably Alumni and Community benefactors, therefore the role requires the implementation of a range of plans and engagement activity to support participation. To organise and oversee the delivery of the University Group's annual on-campus events service to a wide range of audiences, working with all appropriate stakeholders to provide a professional service. To be the primary interface between Enhancing Futures, Subsidiaries, and other University departments in all aspects of major on campus face-to-face event delivery. The post holder will work with external agencies and suppliers to always deliver the best possible face-to-face event experience whilst working within the framework of a set budget. This post requires excellent verbal and written skills, the ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.

Our Successful Candidate  

Our successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a professional approach to all aspects of face-to-face events work and be able to engage with a range of audiences. They will have strong interpersonal and organisational skills and experience of working in an events position, planning activities and meeting deadlines. With a keen eye for detail, the successful candidate will have an appreciation for great design and be familiar with a range of engagement strategies, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and often under pressure and to deadlines. They will be able to build strong stakeholder relationships and have a proven track record of successful engagements.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture  

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Full Job Description & Person Specification: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/globalassets/media/global/job-descriptions/1548---engagement-office---jd.pdf

Closing Date: 05/03/2024