Engagement and Events Executive in Canterbury

Position

Events Co‑ordinator at Kent Students’ Union Trading Ltd (KUTL), the commercial arm of Kent Students’ Union.

Overview

Re‑launching the Give it a Go (GIAG) programme, which offers one‑off events and activities designed to help our diverse student body build connections and feel settled. GIAG is open to all students at the University of Kent, providing a variety of activities—from craft sessions, sports, and trips off campus—to help students make connections, develop skills, and feel belonging.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate events for the GIAG programme and university open days.
• Work independently and proactively, applying innovative and creative approaches to event planning.
• Collaborate across departments to showcase why students should choose Kent.
• Adapt to weekend and evening working hours as necessary for open days and other events.

Qualifications

• Innovative, creative, and experienced in delivering events.
• Proactive, able to work independently.
• Confident in collaborating across departments.
• Adaptable and flexible with working hours, including weekends and evenings.

Benefits

• Salary: £27,263 per annum.
• Full‑time hours: 35 hours per week.
• Annual leave: 34 days (full‑time equivalent).

We are a vibrant, student‑led organisation with an exciting future ahead. After a challenging few years, we are growing from strength to strength with renewed focus and energy, working to amplify the voice of our members and ensure they have a fantastic student experience.