Internal Events Manager

Location: Events Office, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Contract type: Permanent

Do you thrive on delivering exceptional events and creating memorable experiences?

The Bodleian Libraries are seeking an experienced and highly organised Internal Events Manager to lead the planning and delivery of a varied programme of events across one of the world's leading cultural and academic institutions.

From prestigious fundraising dinners and exhibition openings to award ceremonies, public engagement events and special celebrations, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in bringing the Bodleian's vision to life through outstanding events.

About the role

As Internal Events Manager, you will lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of a diverse portfolio of events across the Bodleian Libraries' unique venues, including the Old Bodleian Library and Weston Library.

Working closely with colleagues across the Libraries and the wider University, you will oversee all aspects of event delivery, from concept development and budgeting to logistics, stakeholder management and on-the-day delivery.

This is a full-time, permanent role, with the opportunity to work from home one day per week.

As this is an events role, regular evening and weekend working will be required. Time off in lieu will be provided for additional hours worked.

About You

You will be an experienced events professional with a proven track record of delivering high-profile events.

You will have excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, experience managing budgets and outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience within a university, cultural, heritage or similarly complex organisation would be an advantage.

What We Offer

This is a rare opportunity to work behind the scenes at one of the world's most famous libraries, delivering events that support research, fundraising, public engagement and the strategic ambitions of the Bodleian Libraries.

In return, we offer:

• A unique and inspiring working environment
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where operationally possible
• Professional development opportunities
• Membership of a supportive and collaborative team

More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits

Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you require the job description in an alternative format or need adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk.

How to apply

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional events and would like to contribute to the success of one of the world's leading libraries, we would love to hear from you.

Please upload your CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet each of the essential and desirable selection criteria listed in the job description. CVs alone will not be considered.

We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss training and professional development opportunities. For enquiries about the role, please contact Kate del Nevo, Head of Venue Services (kate.delnevo@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). For general queries about the recruitment and application process, please contact the GLAM Recruitment team (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).

Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Monday 20 July 2026 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place in August, face-to-face.

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