Communities and Events Coordinator

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realizing its vision of being a leading global university.

Background

With a rich history spanning over 125 years, City, University of London Students’ Union is the primary organisation representing the views of almost 20,000 students at City, University of London to the institution and beyond. With four Full-Time Student Officers, a team of permanent staff and the involvement of student volunteers, the Union is at the heart of activity on campus tasked with improving and delivering the best Student Experience.

Responsibilities

This post contributes to the delivery of community and student-led activity and events for students at City, University of London and is one of our most student-facing positions. The purpose of this role is to build strong communities of students by facilitating the development and administration of student activity. Alongside supporting these groups, the postholder helps our Students’ Union Officers and staff deliver all on and off campus events such as the annual Welcome programme and Union Awards.

Person Specification

In this role you will be responsible for delivering high quality events to engage a range of students. The role will involve end-to-end project coordination for an events programme so you will need to demonstrate creative events planning, budgeting skills, a strong understanding of events health and safety and an ability to produce reports on attendees and student feedback. From supporting student groups to delivering our student events committee; you will be at the frontline of fostering community at City.

Additional Information

City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

Regardless of where colleagues are working, City, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.

Closing date for applications: 11th December 2022 at 11:59pm.

Interviews scheduled: 20th December 2022.

City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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