Description Grade UE06: starts at £33,882 with progression up to £39,105 per annum. Institute for Academic Development, Student Experience Services, University Secretary’s Group Full time: 35 hours per week. Fixed term contract: with an end date of 23 rd January 2027. The Opportunity: The Institute for Academic Development are looking for an experienced and self-directed events management professional to support the Future Leaders Fellows Development Network. The Future Leaders Fellows Development Network is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The network will support over 500 future leaders and early career researchers and innovators to form cohorts, develop leadership and engage with the UKRI. The Network is based in 9 industrial and Higher Education Institutions (University of Edinburgh, Cardiff University, Queen’s University Belfast, University of Leeds, School of Advanced Study University of London, Vertical Future, University of Cambridge, University of Glasgow, University College London) as well as additional external partners who support the delivery of our network activities. The Events Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless planning, organisation, and execution of both online and UK-wide in-person events, as well as enhancement activities, essential to the Future Leaders Fellows Development Network. The post-holder will need to exhibit initiative, exceptional organisational abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, ensuring the delivery of high-quality events that support the long-term development of research leadership cohorts across the UK. Additionally, the post-holder will provide support to the Fellows and other stakeholders of the project when required to ensure the operational efficiency of the project. The role will require some UK travel in support of network activity and events (typically one to two trips per month, spread unevenly across the year). This post is full-time (35 hours per week), currently based in the Institute for Academic Development. We operate under a hybrid working policy (hybrid working on a non-contractual basis, that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working). FLFDN team members are required to be on campus one or two days a week. The Institute for Academic Development is located in Edinburgh’s beautiful Old Town. We are a medium-sized support service department of 45–50 staff based in a modern University complex, just off Holyrood Road. We are just a 5-10 minute walk from the central Waverley train station and Princes Street area, thus have excellent bus and train link access. Informal enquiries regarding the role can be sent to Bridget Mellifont b.mellifonted.ac.uk Your skills and attributes for success: HNC/HND or equivalent level qualifications plus relevant work experience OR Substantial relevant work experience acquired through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience, demonstrating development through involvement in progressively more demanding relevant work/roles Experience of event management or of supporting and facilitating small group teaching events Experience of devising, planning and progressing work activities using own initiative and independent judgement without resource to senior colleagues Excellent organisational and time management skills and experience of successfully managing a complex range of activities with competing priorities Proven experience of customer-facing roles, with excellent feedback from clients and supervisors Experience of working flexibly, adapting activities and successfully responding to changes when required Click to view a copy of the full job description (opens new browser tab ) to see the full list of essential and desirable criteria for the role. As a valued member of our team you can expect: A salary of Grade UE06, which starts at £33,882 with progression up to £39,105 per annum. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits The IAD actively supports its staff to engage in continuing professional development. The University of Edinburgh offers a wide range of free training opportunities for University staff, including digital skills, management skills, and many more. Important information about applying As part of your application please upload an up-to-date CV as well as a cover letter or supporting statement outlining your suitability and motivation for the role. Non-University of Edinburgh employees (i.e. external applicants) – please refer to the online guidance on the University jobs website: How to complete your job application Current University of Edinburgh employees (i.e. internal applicants) – you must apply as an internal applicant through the People and Money Current Jobs tile. Please refer to the How to Apply – UoE Employee system user guide After the closing date, updates on your application will be sent via HR system-generated notification emails. Please double check the junk mail and clutter folders on your email client, in case notifications are routed there. Championing equality, diversity and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab) On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is 15 November 2024. Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. We anticipate we may hold the interviews in person either late November or early December 2024.