About the role
In this dynamic role, the post-holder is responsible for developing and delivering intriguing and joyful events programmes that celebrate materials and making. These activities cater to a wide range of audiences including students, staff and the public, and mostly take place in-house at our Bloomsbury and Stratford spaces. This job represents an opportunity to bring creativity and organisational flair to a wide range of projects and be part of a dynamic team of people with a passion for materials and making.
The post holder will be responsible for curating, managing and delivering a programme of large-scale public festivals and materials and making related masterclasses. As part of these events, guest experts demonstrate, teach and celebrate specific skills such as smithing, soldering or sewing. The post-holder will ensure the smooth running of all events and be responsible for a broad range of event management processes including marketing, purchasing, event documentation, volunteer management, booking systems, visitor services, and logistics.
The post holder will approach events work creatively, with a hands-on, practical approach. They will have excellent organisational skills, as well as an ability to get along with a wide range of people. They will be a supportive and enthusiastic colleague to the whole team, collaborating with everyone in the organisation to translate knowledge, skills and expertise into exciting and flawlessly planned events.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details. Please also read the attached Candidate Guidance document.
All applications must include a supporting statement telling us, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description. Applications without a supporting statement will be rejected.
About you
As an Events Manager at the Institute of Making, you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering intriguing, joyful events that celebrate materials and making. This role is perfect for someone who is flexible, positive and organised, and someone who enjoys being hands-on with all areas of the event management process.
You’ll cater to a wide variety of audiences to deliver events with creativity and organisational flair; including large-scale public festivals, and materials and making-related masterclasses.
Joining a small, dynamic team, you’ll work closely to make a big impact with our Head of Events & Communications, Sara, our Events Manager, Liza, and our Communications Manager, Becca.
The ideal candidate would be embedded in local culture in and around Stratford Our workplace puts people first - we actively build a culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued, included and empowered. We also encourage applications from those who are interested in the arts, but may not have traditional arts backgrounds.
Applicant Q&A
We're hosting two online sessions where you can (anonymously) ask us anything about the job and our workplace!
Thursday 24th October from 12:00-13:00: Tuesday 29th October from 12:00-13:00: Or, if you’d like to email us directly, simply message
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 6th November at 23:59
Interviews are likely to take place on Thursday 28th and Friday 29th November.
Important note: Although the application process prompts you to upload research publications, please skip this section and leave it blank. This automatically generated field is common across all jobs at the university, but is not relevant for this position.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits some of which are listed below:
• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance