Events Officer

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

(Part-time hours/job-share applications also welcome)

We are establishing a central events office at Girton College and have created two new Events Officer posts – responsible for the administration of a range of events, from regular weekly catering services and bookings to the delivery of large, complex events run throughout the year.

You will be responsible for a series of administrative and communications tasks, liaising with colleagues across the College to plan and execute the delivery of a busy schedule of events. You will work conscientiously and professionally, paying meticulous attention to detail throughout the event management process. You will be present at events to ensure their smooth delivery and will be motivated by achieving the highest standards of customer service.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished administrator, with a track record of delivery to an exceptionally high standard. Ideally you will already have some events and customer service experience. A proficient user of multiple, IT based systems, you will be a confident communicator, (verbally and in writing), quick to learn and you will need excellent planning and organisational skills. Proactive and solution-focussed, you will demonstrate initiative and good judgement, and you will enjoy taking responsibility for a variety of tasks both behind the scenes and customer-facing. This is an exciting opportunity to support a busy conferencing and catering team in the fabulous surroundings of a Cambridge College!

We offer 34 days annual leave, free on-site parking, free meals on duty, free use of gym and swimming pool, priority places at a local nursery plus other benefits commensurate with working for a large Cambridge University College, including a contributory workplace pension scheme, staff wellbeing and employee assistance programme, Medicash Health cashplan, Life Insurance scheme - as well as ongoing training and development opportunities.  

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience match the person specification to recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk via the ‘Apply’ button above.
• If you require additional information or support, please e-mail recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk

Further Information

• Job Description (PDF) available by emailing recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk
• Full-time and part-time applications will be considered.
• Applications will be considered as they are received
• The closing date is Monday 15 July 2024 at 9.00am  (*We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a significant volume of applications prior to the closing date
• Please note the College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK
• The College is an Equal Opportunities employer encouraging diversity and inclusion

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