Events Assistant

Are you interested in working for a team that creates opportunities and helps to change students’ lives? Do you enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team and have a customer-focused approach? Then this could be the perfect role for you!

Campaigns and Alumni Relations (CAR) is responsible for fundraising and graduate engagement at the University of Sheffield. We raise philanthropic gifts which benefit the University in a variety of ways - from supporting students in financial need to enabling research that’s bringing about real change. We also build lifelong relationships with our 300,000 alumni through a range of impactful communications and memorable events.

We're now seeking an enthusiastic Events Assistant to join our Events & Communications team. As an integral part of the team, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the organisation and execution of a variety of alumni events, from large-scale gatherings to intimate reunions.

In this busy and varied role, you'll support all aspects of event organisation, from researching venues and sending invitations to on-site logistics and post-event follow-up. Your attention to detail and ability to multitask will be essential in ensuring that each event runs smoothly and exceeds expectations.

The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a passion for event planning and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

If you're an enthusiastic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

The role is predominantly office based. However, we are committed to enabling our employees to work in a hybrid model with flexibility over when, where and how to achieve the required outputs, in discussion with your manager.

We are also committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and the University. We want to attract the best people with the right transferable skills and welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. More information about equality, diversity and inclusion at the University can be found here.

What We Offer:

• 38 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits 

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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