Student Events & Community Officer

Overview

Student Events & Community Officer

At BIMM University, we\’re more than just an educational institution; we\’re a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As Student Events & Community Officer you will play a crucial role in enhancing the student experience through a wide range of extra-curricular events and activities. Your expertise will play an important role in the planning, pre-production and delivery of events across areas such as academic activity, industry engagement, employability, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), student wellbeing, and student interests. The work you do will help shape a positive and inclusive experience for our campus community.

Responsibilities

• Event Planning & Delivery : Coordinate a diverse calendar of student-focused events, ensuring each is meticulously planned and executed.
• Pre-Production Support : Handle promotion, registration, venue booking, risk assessments, and liaise with presenters, performers, and artists.
• On-the-Day Management : Oversee venue setup, equipment checks, student registration, guest liaison, and staff coordination.
• Risk Assess : Conduct thorough risk assessments for events and external venues as needed.
• Internal Communications : Assist the Events & Community Manager with effective internal communication strategies.
• Feedback Collection : Gather and present student feedback on events to continually improve the student experience.
• Cross-Discipline Collaboration : Work with Course Leadership and Creative Futures teams to facilitate collaborative opportunities.
• BIMM Student Association : Guide and support the BSA team, ensuring a broad range of interests are represented.
• Administration & Reporting : Maintain detailed records and reports of all events and community activities.
• Marketing Collaboration : Work with the Marketing team to capture and promote events through various channels, including social media.

What You\’ll Bring

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Creative Arts Industry.
• A solid foundation in general education, particularly in English and Maths.
• Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Confidence in verbal communication and public speaking.
• Strong organisational and scheduling abilities to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in administration and computer literacy.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.