At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and manage exciting campus events, from open days to awards nights.
- Company: Join UK Management College, a leader in education and community engagement.
- Benefits: Full-time contract with potential for permanent role and professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for travel across UK campuses.
- Why this job: Be the creative force behind memorable events that empower students.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in events marketing, strong multitasking, and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 67000 £ per year.
Events Manager (Maternity Cover) – 12 Month FTC
Department: Marketing
Reporting to: Head of Marketing
Contract: Full Time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract (with the possibility of becoming permanent)
About UKMC
UK Management College is committed to providing quality education and fostering academic excellence. With a focus on innovation, diversity, and community engagement, we aim to empower students to reach their full potential and become leaders in their fields.
About The Role
This role reports into the Head of Marketing, the events manager is an integral part of the marketing team and will work across all campus events. This role will be responsible for planning and managing college events and discussing objectives with relevant departments and using expertise to make recommendations where appropriate. This role is located in our Manchester campus and will manage a small team across other campuses. Regular travel to our UK campuses and other locations will be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and delivering campus events, corporate events, open days, awards nights, student recruitment & more.
- Working with stakeholders to bring each event vision to life.
- Handling post-event feedback to make the next one even better.
- Acting as the primary contact with campus heads for assigned events and securing appropriate event space, marketing communications and materials.
- Internal communication to update the wider organisation on all events.
- Build and manage a strategic events calendar tied to business goals.
- Work closely with internal teams to coordinate and deliver event assets.
- Managing end-to-end requirements for events as assigned, including identifying accommodations, transportation, location, catering, signage, displays, and any special needs requirements.
- Report on all aspects of the events.
About You:
- 3+ years’ experience in an events marketing role.
- You are a vibrant multi-tasker with proven events management experience; previous college role desirable but not essential.
- Solid experience in event planning, multitasking and stakeholder management.
- A keen eye for detail and a creative flair for content and branding.
- Excellent communication skills – written, visual, and verbal.
- A proactive attitude and confidence to run with ideas.
- A great teammate that supports their colleagues and doesn’t act as an individual.
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UK Management College is an exceptional employer that prioritises innovation, diversity, and community engagement, making it a vibrant place for professionals to thrive. As an Events Manager, you will enjoy a collaborative work culture, ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on student experiences across our Manchester campus and beyond. With a focus on empowering employees and fostering academic excellence, UKMC offers a supportive environment where your creativity and expertise in event management can truly shine.
