University Services
External Relations
Head of Events
Vacancy Reference: 163391
Salary: Grade 8, £49,250 - £56,921per annum.
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are delighted to rank in the top 100 of universities worldwide in both the Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings. We are also delighted to be ranked number 13 in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Events to work within the University.
The successful candidate will lead on the design and delivery of the University of Glasgow’s Strategic Events Programme, helping to realise the strategic ambitions of the University including recruitment, reputation, and development and alumni engagement key performance indicators.
• They will lead the Events Team for External Relations, delivering a sector-leading approach to engagement with audiences including prospective students, alumni, funders, partners, and stakeholders locally, nationally, and globally.
• Oversee operational delivery and engagement plans for all events, managing people, budgets and planning to deliver world-changing experiences for all attendees.
• Develop and implement a robust evaluation process to measure the return on investment and impact of events, supporting the development of the Strategic Events Programme and the continual evolution and optimisation of events to support the presentation of World-Changing Glasgow.
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended (permanent).
Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit:
Apply online at: Head of Events · University of Glasgow
Closing Date: 10th March 2025
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
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