Events Assistant

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Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Location:  Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Salary:  £21,712 to £23,600 per annum
Permanent
Posted On:  Thursday 13 January 2022
Closing Date:  Thursday 27 January 2022
Interview Date:  To be confirmed
Reference:  012022-19

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is looking for an Events Assistant to support the administration and delivery of public events programmes presented at its five world-class venues.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a world-class institution that provides exceptional education and training for the musicians, actors, stage managers and performers of the future. It is a top 50 QS World Ranking in Performing Arts and one of five academic institutes in the Faculty of Arts, Design and Media at Birmingham City University. Our outstanding facilities attract the best and brightest students to Birmingham, along with internationally renowned performers, practitioners, researchers and teachers.

Working closely with and reporting to the Events Manager, the Events Assistant will communicate with a variety of internal and external customers, providing advice on events, venues and requirements, to enable successful planning and delivery of events. They will also use event management software to process concert and event bookings, collate concert and event information, administer contracts and invoices, book accommodation and travel for guest artists and to update and distribute event schedules.

Our new Events Assistant will be enthusiastic and able to demonstrate a genuine passion for music, acting and the wider performing arts. They will be knowledgeable and demonstrate a clear understanding of the requirements of all aspects of professional performing arts events, having gained relevant experience in a similar arts, venues or events environment. They will be organised and self-motivated, with an ability to absorb new information quickly, and able to work in a busy fast-paced environment whilst maintaining a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

• A good standard of education with vocational qualifications relating to business administration, customer services and events or arts management.
• Experience in a broad, proactive administrative role in a similar environment (events, hospitality or marketing). 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in an organised and efficient manner 
• Good attention to detail. 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Flexible and co-operative 
• Ability to work as part of a team 
• Practical Skills 
• Strong organisational, planning and coordination skills 
• Strong administrative and IT skills. 
• Strong communication skills 
• Able to work at a fast pace and manage conflicting priorities whilst maintain accuracy and attention to detail. 
• A clear demonstrable interest in music and/or acting.

Birmingham City University has the drive and ambition to be a leading seat of teaching and research excellence. We are passionate about providing our learners with a transformational journey, enabled by an exceptional and supportive academic community.

With around 26,900 students from 100 countries, Birmingham City University is a large and diverse learning community. We put students at the heart of everything we do, giving them the best opportunities for future success. The University has an enviable reputation for providing quality, student-focused education in a professional and friendly environment. Our superb courses, state-of-the-art facilities, first-rate academics, and focus on practical skills and professional relevance all support our graduates’ future employability.

We're investing £340 million in our estate, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus at Eastside, providing students with an enviable range of facilities.

Further details:

The University is committed to internationalism and diversity and welcomes applications from all countries, faiths and backgrounds.

It is each individual successful applicants responsibility to ensure that they have permission to work in the UK. Some applicants may require sponsorship from the University and a visa from UKVI to take up the role if successful. More information on this can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

Some roles are not capable of sponsorship because they do not meet the UKVI criteria relating to skill and salary level. If you are unsure as to whether you would require sponsorship if successful, or whether the role is capable of sponsorship, please contact us: [email protected]

Please note on occasions where we receive a large number of applications, we may close the advert ahead of the publicised closing date. If this does happen, we will contact all candidates via email who have started but not yet completed their application, giving 48 hours’ notice.  We would therefore advise that you submit your completed application as soon as possible.

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