Student Recruitment Events Officer

We are looking for an Events Officer to join our University Student Recruitment Events Team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast paced environment and working with a wide range of stakeholders.

About the role

Under the direction of the Student Recruitment Events Team Leader and as a member of the team,  the role holder contributes to the delivery of a customer focussed, cost effective and efficient student recruitment events service.

The Student Recruitment Events Team are responsible for the planning and the operational delivery of high-profile student recruitment and conversion events on the Plymouth campus, such as Open Days, Postgraduate Open Evenings and Offer Holder Days.

For this role, you will need to be on site 3 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.

Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus a Children’s Barred List and Adults Barred List check will be required.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Ashton Spacey : by email at ashton.spacey@plymouth.ac.uk

This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate must hold the legal right to work in the UK.

What we’re looking for

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organisational and communication skills who is passionate about delivering exceptional events.

You will need to be able to:

• Manage multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
• Work effectively under pressure to ensure events, meetings and visits run smoothly
• Coordinate calendars, paperwork and logistical arrangements
• Provide high-quality customer service at all times
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, applicants, colleagues, partners and stakeholders
• Respond promptly to enquiries and changes, using your initiative and a proactive approach

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Closing date: 12 midnight, Sunday 22 February 2026

Our Offer

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

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