Senior Events Executive - Bradford, United Kingdom - Bradford College

Bradford College

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Bradford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Bradford College are seeking to appoint a
Senior Events Executive, a new role created within the Marketing Team, and wider Student Recruitment Team.

The
Senior Events Executive will plan, project manage and deliver an annual calendar of events to support the recruitment of students to the College and to support the College's aims and objectives.

The post holder will work to planned budgets and deadlines, ensuring high-quality student recruitment events are delivered with a demonstrable, positive impact on the college's student recruitment targets.

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, collaborative and self
- motivated
Senior Events Executive with the ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships to lead and shape the delivery of student recruitment events.

Responsibilities include:

Plan, project manage and deliver an annual calendar of events on behalf of Bradford College aimed at students, staff and stakeholders.
Lead projects with multiple partners (internal, external and across campus) starting with the initial brief through to execution and debrief
Deliver events to a high standard focussing on attention to detail to ensure that each event is impactful, runs smoothly and delivers the agreed targets/ KPIs
Liaise with the marketing team to provide details of these events so that they can be promoted effectively and in good time
Work with internal stakeholders to ensure that all event objectives align with business and strategic priorities
Work across departments including marketing, engagement and admissions to ensure that website, communications, event bookings, conversions and customer service are working together
Work with internal support departments such as estates, catering, IT support, media and Health & Safety to ensure the event is fully supported to the highest standards
Organise, plan and deliver internal briefings
Liaise with external suppliers such as venues, hotels, AV companies, entertainment in line with budget
Work with internal departments to gather support for all events
Track expenditure for each event, liaising with the budget holder where required
Collect appropriate data (including attendee lists, attendee breakdowns) and provide postevent reports to relevant stakeholders to demonstrate impact and value for money
Where relevant, secure sponsorship and commercial opportunities and build effective external and internal relationships across the College, its stakeholders
Assess the business value of an event and make recommendations on suitability where appropriate
Build the College's reputation locally and regionally by ensuring events are commercially or reputationally viable and aligned with business outcomes or student recruitment outcomes and that departments are committed to the delivery.

For the full job description and person specification, please**Education & Training

Degree, Diploma or HND in Event Management or relevant industry experience
Customer Service Qualification
GCSE A*C) or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths
GCSE A*C) or equivalent level 2 qualification in English

Experience

Experience of managing events
Experience in organising a variety of events with varying objectives, smallscale to large scale
Liaising with internal departments and building relationships at varying levels of seniority
Liaising and negotiating with external suppliers

Bradford College

At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone.

This includes undergraduate, postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues.

With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

Generous annual leave entitlement (in addition to bank holidays and Christmas shut down)
Pension scheme (Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme)
Development Opportunities (training days and Personal Development Plans)
Money saving options with local organisations
Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing activities
Discounted Parking
Short walk to Bradford Train Stations
If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to inhouse training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and vol