College Events Coordinator

This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Westminster as a College Events Coordinator offering crucial support delivering events in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, comprised of four schools: Humanities, Law, Life Sciences and Social Sciences.

We are seeking to appoint an efficient and committed coordinator, who enjoys autonomy and variety, to support and deliver a wide range of events. In this diverse role, you will work closely with the Head of College, Heads of Schools, and academic colleagues providing advice and assistance. You will manage the logistics to ensure efficient organisation and smooth running of College events, co-ordinating the College’s events calendar to avoid duplication of effort and ensuring a manageable pattern of delivery. You will plan activities for events, including budget and costing preparation, promotion of events, establishing timelines, securing venues, liaison with internal and external suppliers, delegates, and students.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service with a friendly and positive demeanour while working collaboratively alongside other colleagues in the College Support Office in a fast-paced team environment. Key requirements include strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to prioritise tasks, and a flexible approach to managing competing workloads and deadlines. Candidates should have a solid educational background, coupled with events management experience, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office is also a prerequisite. 

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply' above. Further information can be found in the job description and person specification, which can be accessed through this link too. 

At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders. 

We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse, and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Closing date: midnight on 06 May 2024

Interviews are likely to be held on: w/c 20 May 2024

Administrative contact (for queries only): Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk 

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