Events Intern - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Murray Edwards College

Murray Edwards College

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The role
Murray Edwards College is seeking an Events Intern to help support our Events Team during our busy summer period.

You will assist the team in organising and delivering events, focusing particularly on our Summer Schools programme.

You will need to be highly organised, have good customer service skills and excellent attention to detail.

This is an ideal role for a student, particularly those who are studying event management or equivalent.

Key responsibilities of the role are:
To assist the Events department in organising and delivering events, both internal and external. Producing printed collateral and ensuring clients are provided with required information.

Work closely with all other inhouse departments to ensure effective and smooth delivery of events. Including Porters' Lodge, Accommodation, Front of House & Catering, Kitchen, Gardens and Maintenance.
Assist with production of signage, menus, table plans and place cards for events.
Liaise with clients who are in residence regarding any changes to their event requirements.
Assist the BDM and Event Coordinators in updating rooming lists for residential groups and informing relevant departments of any last minute changes.
Attend weekly planning meetings with the Events team and operational teams.
Support the Business Development Manager in keeping all quotes and collateral up to date and in line with industry standards & expectations.
Produce quotes for clients in a timely manner, in line with the event department KPIs.
Responsible for all AV documentation shared with other teams (such as "How To Guides") ensuring that these are always up to date.

About you

Excellent communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team but also effective when working alone.
Good organisational skills.
Friendly and approachable.
Courteous and respectful of others
Flexible with hours where required.

What we offer you in return

A friendly, welcoming team
25 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing with length of service

- contributory pension scheme
- life assurance benefit
- discretionary annual bonus scheme
- free gym facilities
- cycle-to-work scheme
- on-site parking
- lunch, provided every day that the kitchens are open.

Flexibility and hours

This is a fulltime position of 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with some evening and weekend work necessary from time to time.
College operates a hybrid working scheme of up to two days per week from home for eligible roles.

About Murray Edwards College
We exist proudly as a women's college which empowers students to be confident, successful and happy human beings.

We offer outstanding young women from all backgrounds an academically excellent Cambridge University education in a stimulating and supportive environment.

We actively seek students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Murray Edwards College is one of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge and is a self-governing academic community, comprising some 650 undergraduates, postgraduates and academics, supported by 120 staff.

It has exceptional facilities and listed modern buildings with award-winning gardens.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 2 months

Pay:
£23,400.00 per year

Benefits: