Senior Events Officer (Principal's Office)

The Senior Events Officer sits in the Principal's Office at Queen Mary University of London, within the University Events team in the Communications team of the External Relations Directorate. The role coordinates high-profile events led by the Office of the Principal and Professional Services, meant to advance the university's strategic goals and engage internal and external stakeholders. Work covers event planning, stakeholder management and operational support across graduation ceremonies and Open Days. Knowledge of budget management, procurement and event compliance is essential.

What the job involves

• Support delivery of high-profile events led by the Office of the Principal and Professional Services
• Coordinate events that support the university's strategic objectives and engage stakeholders
• Provide event planning, stakeholder management and operational support
• Ensure events are delivered safely, effectively and to high professional standards
• Contribute to event evaluation and continuous improvement
• Support major university events, including Open Days and graduations

What’s required

Experience

• Experience delivering events
• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Skills & knowledge

• Organised and proactive approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Excellent customer service
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of budget management, procurement and event compliance requirements

Nice to have

• Experience of higher education
• Experience in the public sector
• Experience of high-profile events

What’s offered

• Competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme
• 30 days' leave a year (pro-rata for part-time and fixed-term)
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance and family-friendly, inclusive employment policies
• Campus facilities
• Flexible working arrangements

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