Events Logistics Officer - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Department for Education

Department for Education
Department for Education
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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- £31,080
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:


  • Executive Officer

  • Assistant Information Officer (AIO) Government Communications Service (GCS) specialist comms grade
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • DFE
  • Schools Group
    Type of role:
  • Communications / Marketing
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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  • Manchester, North West England, M1 2

WD :
Nottingham, East Midlands (England), NG2 2


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Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, S1 2JFAbout the job


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At DfE, we are proud of the commitment we make to diversity and inclusion and of the progress we have made.

We have active & vibrant staff networks, special leave policies and workplace adjustments put in place for those who need them.

We are continuing to build a diverse DfE, in an inclusive environment which nurtures and realises potential in all, at all levels.

Equality and Diversity - Department for Education


The Get into Teaching Division at the DfE is recruiting an Events Logistics Officer who is passionate about the role marketing and events can play in increasing consideration of a career in teaching and helping to inspire 36,000 people to enter teacher training each September.


Reporting to the Events Logistics Manager, you will have a key role in planning and delivering the national programme of teacher training recruitment events.

You will be working on the organisation and logistics of inspirational face-to-face events delivered in major towns and cities across England.


This is a rare opportunity to join a creative, supportive and dynamic team team of marketing communications and events specialists, working with great agencies to evolve a sophisticated, integrated campaign.

You will work closely with the wider marketing team and will get to see your work making a real impact.


As a member of the Government Communications Service (GCS), you will also champion best practice and adherence to the highest professional standards.


Job description:


We have transformed ourselves over the past two years via an integrated delivery model, rooted in a one team mentality, that strives to fulfil our mission: Teaching is a career of choice, with excellent teachers for every child.


_ Who we are looking for?_
We are looking for an adaptable and efficient team player who is highly organised. This is a high-profile area of work. Our events are attended by over 10,000 potential teachers looking for advice and support each year. You will need to have a strong customer focus.


Person specification:

If you have experience of events logistics we'd love to hear from you.

  • Support the Events Logistics Manager to plan and deliver the Get Into Teaching events, including both facetoface and virtual events. Approximately 6080 events per year.
  • Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships, including initial teacher training providers, trainee teachers, teachers and other external agencies.
  • Manage recruitment and attendance of event staff including teachers, advisers and DfE staff, ensuring appropriate staffing levels based on the number of expected attendees at each event.
  • Produce and distribute briefings for event staff, ensuring campaign messages and logistics information relevant and up to date.
  • Manage relationship with key initial teacher training providers and service providers, encouraging event attendance and managing logistics.
  • Evaluate event activity undertaken.

About you
We are looking for someone who is adaptable, an efficient organiser and team player. You will be required to liaise with colleagues across the Division, policy teams and external stakeholders and suppliers.


Essential skills include:


  • Good planning and project management skills, and ability to manage multiple projects at pace, delivering on time and within budget.
  • Able to develop constructive and collaborative relationships, and work effectively and flexibly in a team.
  • Excellent attention to detail and experience developing quality and impactful communications.
  • You should have, and champion, a strong customer focus and a clear understanding of organisational and audience needs.
  • Ability to work independently but willing to seek assistance from others when necessary.


Travel to events, including overnight stays and Saturdays is expected, and by applying, you are agreeing to this commitment (approx events per year).

You will also be required to assist with the delivery of some virtual/online events.


Desirable skills

  • Experience planning and delivering events.
  • Experience of working in a marketing environment.
Desirable criteria will only be assessed in the event of a tie break situation to make an informed decision.


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