Events, Bookings and Catering Officer

Location: Kellogg College, Oxford, OX2 6PN

At Kellogg College, our Events and Catering Bookings Office plays an important role in bringing the College community together, supporting a wide range of academic, social and external events throughout the year. Working closely with College staff, students, Fellows and external customers, the team delivers a professional, responsive and customer-focused service that underpins the day-to-day life of the College.

We are seeking an organised, adaptable and service-focused Events, Bookings and Catering Officer to support the work of the Events Office. If you enjoy working with people, value teamwork, and thrive in a varied and fast-paced environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.

The role

As a key member of the Events’ team you will:

• Deal with enquiries via email, telephone and in person, redirecting where appropriate
• Make arrangements for conferences, seminars and meetings
• Provide event day management and support as required
• Support all College events, liaising with teams across the college to ensure a smooth delivery.
• Manage and resolve any issues, complaints or conflicts whilst managing events, escalating as needed.

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience of organising events and associated administrative arrangements
• Experience in the delivery of excellent customer focused event
• Effective communication skills across a variety of methods

Application Process

Applications are submitted through the University’s online recruitment portal. You’ll be asked to provide a CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the selection criteria.

Full details of the application process can be found on the University Jobs website.

Why join Kellogg?

Becoming part of Kellogg means joining a diverse, egalitarian, and welcoming community where people support one another to learn, grow, and excel. In return, we offer:

• 38 days’ paid holiday, part of the University pension scheme and access to Oxford University staff benefits and wellbeing support.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development within a college that deeply values learning and career growth.
• A friendly work environment rooted in respect, inclusion and community

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