Events Assistant in London

It’s an exciting time to join London South Bank University (LSBU) Group. With the launch of our new LSBU Group Strategy, Connecting, we’re shaping the future of tertiary education for a global, technology-driven economy – rooted in London. Professional and technical education has been central to LSBU Group’s mission since our founding in 1892. Today, as London’s first integrated tertiary education group, we continue to lead the way on learner-centred, skills-focused education.

We are a powerhouse for inclusive education, enterprise and economic growth, connecting potential to opportunity and enabling people to thrive. Our Group network enables us to create learning pathways and connect people and organisations. This ensures learners are supported through the education system to achieve their full potential and can contribute their skills and energies locally and to wider society.

Our new strategy, Connecting, sets out a bold, ambitious vision for LSBU Group and it’s developed in collaboration with colleagues, student groups, partners and stakeholders. Focused on delivering good jobs for all our learners, we are proud to be employer and skills led, delivering excellent professional and technical teaching which supports future talent and careers to deliver impact for London and beyond.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Events Team and play a key role in the planning, promotion and delivery of a diverse programme of student recruitment and reputation-raising events. Working as part of a collaborative Marketing and Student Recruitment Directorate, the post-holder will support all aspects of event delivery, from logistics and customer experience to event communications, content development, reporting and insight gathering.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-profile events that engage prospective students, applicants, influencers, alumni and external stakeholders, while supporting campaign objectives relating to registrations, attendance and conversion. The annual events programme includes large-scale student recruitment events such as Open Days, as well as public lectures, graduation ceremonies at the Royal Festival Hall, and a range of other university events.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute ideas that enhance event experiences and help shape the future development of the University's events programme.

What You Will Bring

• Experience in events, or a related role within a university, higher education or student-focused environment.
• Passion and experience for delivering high-quality events and excellent customer experiences.
• Strong written communication and content creation skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills, working effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital systems for administration and reporting.

As a leading Higher Education Institution, LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working.

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. The closing date for applications is Thursday 30th July 23.59 pm. We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need.

The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.