Conference & Events Coordinator

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (exclusive of meal breaks)

Contract Type: Permanent, subject to six months’ probation

Selwyn College wishes to appoint a Conference and Events Coordinator to join the College's friendly Conference and Events team. Working closely with the Deputy Conference and Events Manager, you will coordinate all necessary administrative and sales arrangements from the initial enquiry through to post-event feedback. You will be an excellent administrator with good attention to detail, be adept at using software systems and processes, confidently manage a varied workload and possess the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients at all levels. 

Combining an historic setting with modern events facilities and AV, Selwyn College prides itself on the high standard of service we provide to our academic community and guests. This role is an exciting opportunity for a motivated team player wishing to advance their conference and events career in a prestigious, high-profile and dynamic setting. Please see the enclosed job description for further information.

The College offers excellent benefits, including:

• Generous occupational pension scheme
• A free meal on duty
• Free use of the College gym
• Free on-site parking
• Pleasant working environment
• University of Cambridge staff card (for a small charge), which offers a wide variety perks and local discounts
• Access to the College Library and University Libraries
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Healthcare benefits*

*subject to completion of probationary period

Selwyn College is home to students of all backgrounds from the UK and across the world. We are proud of our diversity. We are keen to receive applications from people who may be under-represented in our community.

How to Apply

For full details about the role and how to apply, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

Closing Date: noon, Friday 30 May 2025

Interviews: TBD

Please note this is being run as a rolling recruitment process. We will be assessing applications, shortlisting and offering interviews as the applications are received. The job will close once a candidate has been appointed, so we strongly encourage early applications.

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