Department: Marketing, Student Recruitment & Admissions
Location: York
Salary: £26,038 to £28,879 per annum
Closing Date: Wednesday 12 February 2025 at midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 05 March 2025
Reference: 009-25
Full time permanent
Introduction to YSJ University
Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider. Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.
The Team
YSJ Events is responsible for the operational planning and delivery of the annual programme of events. This includes internal activities, external events, income generation activities, and sponsorship initiatives for the university.
The Role
As a recognised expert in conference and event organisation, you will provide a highly professional service to the University in planning and organising activities. You will lead event projects from end-to-end delivery, building strong relationships across departments to facilitate the operational aspects of each event. You will also play a key role in supporting senior events colleagues in the planning and delivery of complex event projects. Additionally, you will act as an advocate for the annual programme, including core tasks to promote and publicise the University’s offerings.
Required Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have experience in the end-to-end delivery of events and managing multiple projects with varying deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to manage the multiple stakeholders involved in event projects. Strong organisational skills, including proficiency with online tools and Microsoft Office systems, are essential to work efficiently across multiple projects simultaneously.
Additional Information
Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview panel where questions will relate specifically to the job role and experience in events. This role will require evening and weekend work to support the annual programme of events.
Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application Process Support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate guidance which provides advice about completing the application process. If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role.
Our Benefits Package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
1. Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
2. Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
3. Employee Assistance Programme
4. Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
5. On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
6. Relocation expenses package for certain roles
7. Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further Information About Life at YSJ
Our candidate brochure provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
Closing Date - Wednesday 12 February 2025 at midnight
Provisional Interview Date - Wednesday 05 March 2025
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