Events & Conferences Coordinator (x2 positions available)

About the role

Bournemouth University is a vibrant and international institution and core to our vision is an excellent staff and student experience. We have an opportunity for an exceptional person to join our Marketing & Communications directorate within our Events team.

You will be responsible for planning, organising and delivering a range of activities throughout the year, from our large undergraduate recruitment events and Graduation, to research conferences and awards events.

This is a varied and interesting opportunity that requires experience of undertaking a range of small, medium and large events. You will possess exceptional event operational and logistical skills; be a strong communicator, able to communicate effectively and appropriately with staff at all levels and with both internal and external stakeholders. You must be comfortable working in a large complex environment, with excellent administration and IT skills, good attention to detail and a flexible approach.  Experience in running online events would be an advantage.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced event professional to work within an educational environment.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’sPoints Based System.  Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

For further information and discussion, please contact Michelle Sanderson by email msanderson@bournemouth.ac.uk

About the department

Our Marketing & Communications department is made up of experts in student recruitment, design, digital, PR, market research and more, all of whom work to support BU’s strategic plan.  We work with senior stakeholders to influence recruitment targets and support the university in shaping our portfolio to optimise recruitment.  We embed effective internal communications activity throughout the University to ensure academic and professional services staff are well equipped and informed.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.

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