Corporate Events Manager

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.  SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.

About the Role:

Working within the Corporate Events team, the Corporate Events Manager will lead the Corporate Events Team, comprising two Events Officers to deliver large School-wide events, including Graduation ceremonies, the Director’s Lecture Series, the Inaugural Lecture Series for newly promoted professors, annual staff parties, donor events and activities within the Director’s Office such as special VIP dinners. The Corporate Events Manager will support the Head of Corporate Events in planning, organising, delivering, and evaluating all large School-wide events, to ensure the annual Events plan is successfully and smoothly delivered.

The post holder will ensure all corporate events are delivered successfully and to a high standard, and line manage two Events Officers and supervise Staff volunteers and Student Ambassadors.

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

About the Department:

The Corporate Events team operates within the Marketing, Student Recruitment and Admissions (MSRA) Directorate at SOAS, which is responsible for marketing, student recruitment, admissions, events, and communications.

The Directorate is tasked with raising the profile of SOAS and ensuring that our people, expertise, and values take a central place in national and international conversations. The Corporate Events Team is responsible for coordinating and delivering the large School-wide events, including graduation, the Director’s Lecture Series, the Inaugural Lecture Series, donor events, annual staff parties, VIP events in the Director’s Office.

MSRA works particularly closely with central professional services including, Registry, Student and Academic Services, IT, Governance

You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.

What we offer:

• 44 Days holiday (including 30 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Flexible working option
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme, free eye tests and season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and partner leave.
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted gym membership Please visit https://www.soas.ac.uk/why-work-us to find out more.

How to Apply: 

Professional Services - Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement

Closing date:  Friday 14th February 2025                   

Interviews to be held: w/c 24th February or 3rd  March 2025

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

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