Events Coordinator

Do you have experience or are interested in working in events or a marketing communications role? Are you confident managing your own workload, working proactively and collaboratively as part of a team? 

If the answer is yes, then this role of Events Coordinator could be ideal.

The Events Coordinator will assist the Events team in the organisation of a range of events, contributing to the delivery of a high quality Events programme that has a particular focus on supporting the external engagement part of the University Plan and aligns with wider University priorities.

The Events team is part of the wider Communications teams and are responsible for a portfolio of corporate events including but not limited to; public engagement lectures, alumni events, fundraising and stewardship events, building/campus openings, anniversary events, festival, and congregations in the UK and abroad.

As Events Coordinator your duties will include to:

• Provide support to the Events Manager with the successful planning, administration and delivery of a programme of high-quality corporate engagement events, including the logistics for each event
• Act as a point of contact within the Events Team and assist with enquiries ensuring that they are dealt with as swiftly a possible, referring where necessary
• Assist in the administration of university undergraduate and postgraduate congregations
• Make necessary edits to the websites for congregations and corporate events, and publish information on social media, ensuring communications channels are up to date
• Update the system with an accurate record of all corporate events activity whilst adhering to GDPR guidelines

The successful candidate will have/be:

• GCSE English and Maths (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent 
• Excellent organisation and planning skills, with an ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to use initiative and proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent written communication skills (including proofreading skills) with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a wide range of people at all levels and build effective working relationships 

In return we can offer you:

An open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing, along with a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• An excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• On-campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery and food outlets, set among green, open space overlooking the Cathedral
• Study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• On-site parking 

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact the People Services Team on [email protected] quoting CSF-884-24

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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