Lead Event Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

The core purpose of Venue Reading is to balance delivering event support services to our internal and external customers with a commercial focus and deliver excellent products and services. We are committed to supporting the strategic principles of the University in promoting quality of both campuses and the physical learning environment.

Venue Reading and Venue Henley are professional events service teams offering a variety of venues & hosting a range of events including conferences, functions, accommodation and summer schools. The role is based within the Venue Reading team at Whiteknights Campus, Reading.

The post holder will, with the support and guidance of the Event Manager, generate and supervise the conference, events and function business. This involves ensuring that all events are developed with optimum efficiency and profitable utilisation of the University’s facilities in harmony with the core academic priorities of the University. The post requires an organised, proactive and motivated individual to co-ordinate a variety of events to maximise revenue for the University by matching client requirements to facilities.

Benefits of Working for the University of Reading:

• Generous annual leave – our annual leave scheme offers up to 21 days annual leave per year.  In addition to this, you will be entitled to public holidays and additional days (normally 6 in total) when the University is closed around Easter and Christmas.
• Great pension scheme – members of staff have the opportunity to join a pension scheme offered by the University. 
• Beautiful Campus Environment - our Green Flag Award winning Whiteknights campus is not far from Reading town center. It has its own bus stop and on-site permit parking available.
• Additional benefit Schemes – such as Cycle2Work, travel loans and discounts are just some of the packages staff can benefit from.
• Your health and wellbeing – there is a considerable discount on our on-site Sports Park Facilities.

You will have:

• Experience in Event Management.
• Experience in Customer Service environment – customer facing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise workload and stick to deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of conference business trends.

Closing date: 3^rd November 2024

Interviews will be held: 15^th November 2024

We welcome applications from both external and internal candidates. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role can be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Internal candidates should discuss this with their line manager prior to applying.

Contact details 

Contact Name: Laura Robb

Contact Job Title: Event Manager

Contact Email address: l.a.s.robb@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Rob Boreham-Fish

Alternative Contact Job Title: Business Development Manager

Alternative Contact Email address: r.d.boreham-fish@reading.ac.uk (from 20^th October)

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-UK candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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