Senior Events Officer
Fundraising and Alumni,Hospitality, Retail, Conferences and Events,International Activities
Short info about job
Company: University of Southampton
Department: Alumni Relations
Salary: £29,799 to £33,518 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Type / Role: Professional or Managerial
Phone: +44-1499 5819427
Fax: +44-1377 3275817
E-mail: N\A
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Detail information about job Senior Events Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
We are looking to recruit a dedicated individual to join our Engagement and Advancement Events team. As the Senior Events Officer you will work alongside the Events Manager to deliver a series of UK and international events (with several international trips a year estimated), which engages key audiences globally, meets specific objectives and aligns with wider University priorities. This role will also work on a number of philanthropic events each year, linked to university fundraising opportunities.
The ideal candidate will have a broad range of expertise covering all key aspects of the role as detailed in the job description and person specification. They will be highly motivated, confident working alongside senior stakeholders and well organised, as well as able to use their own initiative to complete tasks and projects to strict deadlines. Candidates will be able to understand how using events strategically can enhance fundraising and engagement activities.
Just over an hour outside London in a beautiful location surrounded by the sea and forest, the University of Southampton ranks among the UK’s top research-intensive universities and is a place of transformation. Through education and research, innovation and enterprise, we unlock potential and provide opportunities that transform the lives of our students, our community, society and the economy.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 28 September 2017.
If you wish to discuss the post before applying please contact Rebecca Morris, Events Manager, [email protected].
Application procedure:
You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Matt Saxby (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0) 23 8059 3462. Please quote reference 912817CD on all correspondence.
Further details:
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in the job advert.