Events Officer

About Us 

At the University of Southampton, our aim is to change the world for the better, bringing together realms of academic research, creativity and knowledge to have a truly collaborative, immersive and ground-breaking impact. We care about the challenges that humanity is facing, and work to support others on a local and global scale. 

The Office of Development & Alumni Relations (ODAR) plays a vital role in this mission, bringing together passionate professionals to foster meaningful connections with our alumni and supporters. Every day is different, offering opportunities to meet inspiring people and contribute to life-changing initiatives. 

Why join us? 

Imagine supporting events that raise funds for revolutionary medical technologies. Joining us means being part of a supportive, inclusive team where your ideas and skills can thrive. 

We’re looking for someone with; 

• Experience of delivering events from start through to finish, within a varied programme. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. 
• Naturally creative with an ability to propose and design material for use in promotion of events. 
• Exceptional organisational abilities and keen attention to detail. 
• A proactive, independent mindset with a flair for innovation. 

About the role: 

Reporting to an Event Manager, the ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have a passion for delivering high quality events, be highly organised and creative.  

You would be involved in delivering an annual programme of events – designed to develop and strengthen relationships with university alumni and supporters.

In this role, you will: 

• Support delivery of both in-person and online events. 
• Grow our social media channels, analyse data, and be part of development of event communications and web pages. 
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring every event is a success. 

What we offer: 

We recognise that our staff are at the heart of what we do so we have a generous benefits package. 

Our hybrid working approach helps you with your work life balance and offers you the chance to split your time between office and home working. 

A chance to be part of something extraordinary. Help us connect, inspire, and make a lasting impact. Join us and help change the world. 

Apply now and take the next step in your career.  

Thank you for your interest in joining our team 

To learn more about working in the ODAR team, visit our Join ODAR website. If you’d like to have an informal chat about these roles or if you don’t feel you meet all of the selection criteria, please contact Stevie Rustell, Events Manager on s.rustell@soton.ac.uk. 

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