College Events Co-ordinator - London, United Kingdom - University of Westminster

Description

This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.This is an exciting opportunity to join the University of Westminster as a College Events Coordinator offering crucial support delivering events in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, comprised of four schools:
Humanities, Law, Life Sciences and Social Sciences.

We are seeking to appoint an efficient and committed coordinator, who enjoys autonomy and variety, to support and deliver a wide range of events.

In this diverse role, you will work closely with the Head of College, Heads of Schools, and academic colleagues providing advice and assistance.

You will manage the logistics to ensure efficient organisation and smooth running of College events, co-ordinating the College's events calendar to avoid duplication of effort and ensuring a manageable pattern of delivery.

You will plan activities for events, including budget and costing preparation, promotion of events, establishing timelines, securing venues, liaison with internal and external suppliers, delegates, and students.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering outstanding customer service with a friendly and positive demeanour while working collaboratively alongside other colleagues in the College Support Office in a fast-paced team environment.

Key requirements include strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to prioritise tasks, and a flexible approach to managing competing workloads and deadlines.

Candidates should have a solid educational background, coupled with events management experience, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills.

Proficiency in MS Office is also a prerequisite.