Event Coordinator - Henley on Thames, United Kingdom - University of Reading

University of Reading
University of Reading
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Henley on Thames, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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The core purpose of Venue Reading and Venue Henley Department is to balance delivering event support services to our internal and external customers with a commercial focus and deliver excellent products and services.

We are committed to supporting the strategic principles of the University in promoting quality of both campuses and the physical learning environment.

The Events Coordinator role will work across two departments within Campus Commerce. Venue Reading at Whiteknights Campus and Henley Conferences at the Greenlands Campus. There will be travel between the two campuses for events, site visits and meetings.


Venue Reading and Henley Conferences are professional events service teams offering a wide variety of venues, hosting a range of events including day and residential meetings and conferences, functions and weddings, B&B accommodation and academic summer schools.

The role will be based Henley Business School, Greenlands Campus and at Whiteknights Campus in Reading.


The post holder will, with the support and guidance of the Event Manager, generate and supervise the conference, events and function business.

This involves ensuring that all events are developed with optimum efficiency and profitable utilisation of the University's facilities in harmony with the core academic priorities of the University.

The role involves co-ordinating a variety of events to maximise revenue generation for the University by matching client requirements to University facilities.


You will have:
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Experience in Event Management
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Experience in Customer Service environment - customer facing:

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills:

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The ability to prioritise workload and stick to deadlines:

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Excellent customer service skills:

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Knowledge of conference business trends

Closing Date:


  • 27th February 2023

Interview Date - W/C 6th March 2023


Informal contact details

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role:

Head of Conference and Events Operations


Contact role:

Venue Reading & Henley, Events Manager


Contact name:

Fi Evans


Contact name:

Laura Robb


Contact phone:


Contact phone:


The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation.

Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.


Job reference:

SRF43736


Location:

Whiteknights, Reading & Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames


Closing date:
27/02/2023


Job live date:
13/02/2023


Salary:

£21,630 - £25,642 per annum


Employment type:

AAS-Clerical


Department:

Campus Commerce


Division:

Catering Hotel & Conference Services


Hours Per Week:
36.00 hours per week


Employment Basis/Type:

Full Time, Permanent
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