At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver exciting events that engage audiences and enhance our reputation.
- Company: Join the University of Southampton, a vibrant and inclusive community.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, skill development, and a chance to work on high-profile events.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for creativity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your event management and creative skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in event planning and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 19.5 - 19.5 £ per hour.
Are you an organised and creative events professional who thrives on bringing people together? We're looking for an enthusiastic Events Officer to support the delivery of a diverse programme of high profile events, helping to engage key audiences and enhance the organisation's reputation.
About the Role
Reporting to the Events Manager, you will play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering a wide range of events. You'll provide both administrative and creative support, ensuring every event runs smoothly and delivers an outstanding attendee experience.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the planning and delivery of a varied annual events programme.
- Coordinating event logistics, suppliers, venues and delegate requirements.
- Managing event registrations and attendee communications.
- Creating engaging event materials, communications and promotional content.
- Working with communications colleagues to promote events across multiple channels.
- Producing creative assets such as presentation slides and social media graphics.
- Managing event correspondence and team inbox activity.
- Supporting post‑event evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement.
- Providing advice and support to colleagues organising their own events.
- Assisting with the coordination of student ambassadors and temporary event staff.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in event planning, coordination and delivery.
- Strong administrative and project coordination skills.
- Experience working in a customer‑facing environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A proactive approach with the confidence to solve problems independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Desirable Experience
- Project management experience.
- Experience supervising temporary staff or ambassadors.
- Experience creating event materials, invitations or communications.
- Experience using creative design software.
Why Join Us?
- Work on a varied programme of engaging and high profile events.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation.
- Develop your event management, communications and creative skills.
- Make a meaningful contribution to audience engagement and organisational reputation.
Additional Information
The role is primarily office based with some public‑facing interaction. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required to support event delivery. Some UK travel may be required. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Events Officer in Havant employer: Tate
The University of Southampton is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where creativity and collaboration thrive. As an Events Officer, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-profile events, enhancing your skills while contributing to meaningful audience engagement. With a strong commitment to employee development and a supportive culture that values individuality, this role provides a unique chance to grow professionally in a prestigious academic setting.
