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Events Manager (Student Recruitment)
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Location
Egham
Salary
£40,133 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.
Post Type
Full Time
Closing Date
23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 05 January 2025
Reference
1124-347
Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Full-Time, Permanent
Applications are invited for the post of Events Manager (Student Recruitment) in the Marketing and Communication Department.
The successful candidate will become an integral member of the University’s Events Team, which brings together event professionals responsible for the delivery of high-profile University events including graduations, public lectures, showcase events, open days, applicant visit days and other reputation enhancing events and hosting opportunities.
The position offers an exciting opportunity for those looking to develop their career and enhance their skills in event management. You will be responsible for the operational planning and delivery of all our student recruitment focussed events, including Royal Holloway’s flagship Open Days, Applicant Visit Days and on-campus outreach events. Working closely with the Head of Events and a small team of student recruitment events colleagues, whom you will line manage, you will ensure that all events are delivered to the highest standard and deliver maximum impact amongst target audiences, supporting Royal Holloway’s reputation and growth ambitions.
We are looking for candidates with a good knowledge of the UK Higher Education sector and an understanding of events in the context of the sector, particularly for undergraduate and postgraduate recruitment. You will be highly organised, with excellent event management skills and a natural collaborator with the interpersonal skills to manage activity and seek the required support and input from large networks of colleagues across all areas of the University.
In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Training and Development opportunities
- Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
- Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
- Free parking
The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Anna Blackman, Head of Events on anna.blackman@rhul.ac.uk.
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference:
1124-347
Closing Date:
23:59, 5 January 2025
Interview Date:
16 January 2025
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The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.
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