Events Manager Kingston upon Hull, England
Job description
Applicants are required to submit a current CV and cover letter
THE UNIVERSITY
The University of Hull has been helping to shape the future since 1927; and research is still at the heart of what we do today. The University has a long-established reputation as a civic research-led institution, which is internationally recognised for the quality of research in areas such sustainability and climate change, social justice, and applied health.
We have a bold and ambitious vision that emphasises the pursuit of excellence to achieve a fairer, brighter and carbon neutral future. We are motivated by the desire to lead creative change at the forefront of environmental sustainability and social justice as demonstrated within our Strategy 2030. The University of Hull is on a journey, one that is led by our commitment to delivering excellent research and a fantastic experience for our community.
The University has achieved significant momentum and are experiencing a period of ongoing success. With a £300m boost to new facilities, with a further £86m of green funding earmarked to invest in sustainable facilities and infrastructure, accelerating our ambition of becoming a carbon neutral campus in 2027. Now is the time to join our friendly team, located in the heart of the UK’s most affordable city.
THE ROLE – EVENTS MANAGER
Are you a highly driven and skilled communicator with experience in Events delivery?
If so…then becoming the Events Manager at the University of Hull may just be the job for you!
We are looking for a highly experienced professional, who is motivated by the importance of creating, maintaining, and protecting an organisation's reputation, while enhancing its prestige, and presenting a first class Event offer to our students, staff and guests of the University.
The newly created role of Events Manager sits within the University’s Commercial Services Directorate. While the role is in its infancy, it is none other than a critical role to the University. We host a diverse range of events ranging from a basic delivery of beverages through to residential conferences offering full board facilities with banquet facilities.
We also cater for Weddings, corporate dinners, day conferences and meetings, along with key University events such as Open Days, Offer Days and Graduation ceremonies and celebrations. We also work with a key partner within the city and provide support for all corporate events hosted in their venue.
The events world is constantly changing and we need to ensure we are on trend with current offers whilst benchmarking both locally and nationally to ensure we operate in an ever increasingly complex, challenging and competitive market that will assist in attracting new business to the University.
The ideal candidate will have experience in managing Events for a minimum of three years, experience of leading and managing teams to deliver results, have a record of accomplishment of growing sales and retaining business and be both quality and process driven with a particular focus on delivering results. Ultimately, we are an education institution – it’s our bread and butter! Therefore, you will ideally hold a good degree, or equivalent. However, we also recognise the value that significant and relevant work experience can bring to an individual’s skillset.
Key to this role is high attention to detail, as the role holder will keep up-to-date on changes in the external environment to provide advice so that the University can respond accordingly – both proactively and reactively.
To discuss the role, please contact Mark Mullaney, Assistant Director ([email protected])
WHY HULL?
The University of Hull welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status. We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment. From a competitive salary which is annually benchmarked against the market rate, with annual increases; alongside the option to join the USS Pensions Scheme, for which the University contribute over 21% into your retirement fund. To find out more, check out some of our Rewards and Benefits.
The University has policies in place to support a good work-life balance and employee wellbeing, from generous annual leave; hybrid-working practices to training and development opportunities. This is the time to #FindYourExtraordinary at the University.
