Events Coordinator

Do you have experience of working in events/ relevant marketing communication, or an administration role ? if so, this role could be ideal and we would welcome you application

 As an Events Coordinator you will provide administrative support to the coordination of the Events programme. You will assist the Events Manager and Strategic Events Manager in the organisation of a range of events, including Graduations, contributing to the delivery of a high-quality Events programme that has a particular focus on supporting the strategic objectives and brand priorities of the University plan. Graduations will be a key event for this role, and you will support in ensuring that these provide a positive experience for students and their guests. The Events Coordinators are responsible for delivering an excellent customer service from the point of invitation until after the ceremonies.

 As a Events Coordinator you can expect to be involved in :

• Provide administrative support to the Events Manager on a wide range of tasks that contribute to the successful planning and delivery of a programme of high quality events, including logistics for each event.
• Act as a point of contact within the Events team and assist with enquiries (via email, telephone and social media) and providing excellent customer service, ensuring that they are dealt with as swiftly as possible, referring where necessary to the appropriate colleague.
• Maintain all documentation, records and correspondence necessary to administer the Events programme, contributing to its successful delivery. Including the process of checking and sending graduation certificates after the ceremonies.
• Assist in the administration of university graduation ceremonies, which take place in July & November annually, contributing to successful delivery and smooth running of the ceremonies.

 What will you bring to the role?

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent qualification 
• Experience of working in an events/relevant marketing communications, or administration role 
• Experience of assisting with the planning and delivery of events 
• Excellent organisation and planning skills

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CSF-1050-25 

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