Events Manager

About the role

The Oxford University Museum of Natural History is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, business-minded Events Manager with a passion for culture and heritage to run its busy events department, including managing and growing the thriving venue hire business.

The Museum of Natural History is renowned as a venue for exciting and diverse events. The management and delivery of over 160 internally- and externally-hosted events per year is a significant activity which bears directly upon the public reputation of the Museum as well as generating an essential source of revenue which supports core activities.

Working closely with clients, managing the Deputy Events Manager and the events delivery team, and reporting to the Head of Operations, the role will work on the planning and execution of a diverse range of events, including corporate, internal, and social events, conferences, weddings, and events for other University departments, art associations and charities, as well as supporting the development and logistics of in-house public engagement events. The role requires a flexible approach to working hours, with regular evening and weekend work.

This is a full-time, permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week on-site.

About You

The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail and be able to demonstrate experience of leading a team to ensure the smooth running of event operations at similarly high-end venues. They will be a proven team player, committed to working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders in a changing context, remaining calm throughout.

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at  recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

How to apply

Applicants are required to complete the online application form on Oxford University’s website and include a CV and supporting statement. The statement should explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependents).

For further details on the Museum please see our website www.oumnh.ox.ac.uk. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Head of Operations, Laura Ashby,  laura.ashby@oum.ox.ac.uk or 01865 272966.

Only applications received online before 12:00 midday (BST) on Monday 15 September can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 15th September 2025.

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