Events Officer
The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.
We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.
Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.
The role
We are seeking an Events Officer to work within our high-performing and ambitious team of Advancement professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in achieving Advancement targets, working to create a bespoke programme of activity to engage alumni and donors. This role will be responsible for the operational delivery of an exciting programme of events including (but not limited to):
1. Alumni Reunions
2. Alumni Receptions
3. Networking Events
4. Lectures
5. VIP Dinners
These events are hosted in the UK and worldwide and there may be an occasional requirement to travel.
About you
This is a busy role for a motivated individual with an eye for detail. The successful candidate will have proven experience of running events from concept to evaluation and will have excellent communication skills enabling them to build strong relationships with colleagues from across the organisation. The ability to be reactive and flexible is a must, as the work of the Advancement Team is fast-paced and ever-changing.
Within Advancement, this role sits in the Alumni and Supporter Engagement team and reports to the Alumni Relations Manager.
The role of the Advancement team is to build and maintain connections with our Alumni and to help secure philanthropic support for the University. We are responsible for sustaining a lifelong relationship with our global alumni community of over 148,000+ graduates in 184 countries and raising funds to support students and the University's research and teaching activities. We operate a busy events programme in the UK and overseas, including events in the US, China and South East Asia, the Middle East, Africa and beyond.
How to apply
Please apply on the University website with a CV and cover letter.
Job Details
Department: Advancement
Location: Guildford
Salary: £36,924 to £45,163 per annum
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Monday 17 February 2025
Reference: 003825
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