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The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other higher educational institution. Despite being the UK’s smallest university and the only independent university to hold a Royal Charter, Buckingham has staff from over 60 countries, making it a truly distinctive work environment. Whichever of our locations you find yourself working in, you will be sure to feel a part of our friendly community. Our size enables us to foster a very personalised, supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, with lots of opportunity for development, something which we are very proud of.
The Corporate and Professional Services departments are the cornerstone of the University. They each provide essential and valuable support to both each other and the Academic departments, helping the University to function in the most efficient and productive way, ensuring that the students’ experience is second to none.
Role purpose
The Events and Ceremonies Administrator is responsible for assisting the Events and Ceremonies Manager in planning, managing and delivering the University’s major events, festivals, celebrations and ceremonies and for implementing the requisite frameworks to enable the successful delivery of other events across the University. In doing so, the Events and Ceremonies Administrator will contribute to ensuring that the University’s events programme delivers the best possible stakeholder experience while driving brand awareness, engagement and reputation.
Skills & experience
Person specification
- Proven track record in assisting with delivering successful events
- Proven track record in assisting event operations and processes
- Project management experience
- Ability to learn new systems such as SITS and an understanding of HE student cycle
- Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Able to work effectively under pressure
- The ability to communicate information, orally and in writing, considering what to communicate and how best to convey the information
- The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Excellent IT literacy
- Meticulous attention to detail
- A flexible approach to working outside of standard business hours to support events and fulfil the duties of the post
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, but we are invested in our people and their development, so we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the majority of the skills and experience required and are keen to develop further!
What can we offer you?
We might be small, but we can still offer plenty of perks! In addition to an Aviva Pension scheme, we offer:
- Beautiful working environments across our campuses
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Christmas closure
- On-site gym and exercise classes
- On-site catering facilities
- University bookshop with staff discount (Buckingham)
- Free on-site parking
- Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments
- Discount of courses for staff and their families
