Events Coordinator - London, United Kingdom - London Mathematical Society

Description

Job description

The Events Coordinator role is an exciting new position within the London Mathematical Society.


About us
The London Mathematical Society (LMS) is the UK's Learned Society for Mathematics.

As a registered charity, founded in 1865 and granted a Royal Charter in 1965, the Society advances, disseminates and promotes mathematical knowledge, both nationally and internationally.

Its members are largely academic and professional mathematicians who have a deep commitment to mathematics and an interest in advanced mathematical research.

The LMS operates from its headquarters in Russell Square in London.


About the role

The role will report into the Society Business, Research and Communications Officer, and provide administration and communications support to the meeting and events programme.

You will be involved with all aspects of our events programme, which primarily consists of mathematics lectures and workshops, as well as meetings at which you will be promoting the Society and its work.

Your work will include liaising with committee organisers on the logistics of the event, updating social media, our website and other methods of advertising, and attending events and conferences across the UK.

You will also provide support to the Membership and Grants Manager in the administration of the Society Lectures and Meetings Committee.

About you

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent industry experience with an apprenticeship or higher apprenticeship)
• 1 to 2 years' experience of internal and external communications.
• Understanding of using social media, including Facebook and Twitter, in a business environment.
• Ability to work independently with good judgement, an organised approach to work and time management, and the ability to plan and prioritise.
• Ability to work as part of a team, with flexibility to work with others to achieve the Group's objectives and share responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), an excellent command of English and an eye for accuracy.
• Selfmotivated, showing initiative and responsibility.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to coordinate and prioritise a complex workload, meet multiple, tight deadlines and manage projects to deliver successful outcomes.
• Ability to learn new computer and online software as needed.
• Ability to deal with a variety of people at all levels, both internal and external to an organisation